Project Manager

Londinium Recruitment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Project Lead for a high-end residential refurbishment in Cheshire. You will oversee a £2-3m project, managing the integrated program and ensuring deadlines are met. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong technical knowledge of construction. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a collaborative team.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team

Ownership of key projects

Career-defining experiences

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in high-end residential or architectural construction.
• Strong technical knowledge to interpret architectural drawings.
• Experience coordinating multiple packages and managing teams to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the full project programme and reporting into directors weekly.
• Resolving onsite and design issues to keep progress on track.
• Coordinating FF&E, utilities, subcontractors, and procurement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualifications

Job description

Senior Project Lead – High‑End Residential Refurbishment

Cheshire £70,000 – £85,000 DOE Full‑Time

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a technically strong and highly organised Senior Project Lead to join a growing, design-led construction team delivering a detailed and architecturally ambitious private residential refurbishment in Cheshire.

You’ll take full ownership of the integrated programme across a complex £2‑3m refurb involving utility upgrades, joinery, window packages, and an extensive fit‑out. Acting as the key link between the office, architects, site team, and directors, you’ll play a vital role in driving delivery while managing deadlines, identifying risk, and keeping everyone on track.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the full project programme and reporting into directors weekly
• Forward planning, risk management, and resolving onsite and design issues
• Acting as a conduit between site and office teams, pushing progress and flagging concerns early
• Coordinating FF&E, utilities, subcontractors, and procurement
• Supporting H&S compliance, site setup, and internal auditing
• Working closely with a highly capable Architect

You should have:

• 5+ years’ experience in high‑end residential or architectural construction experience
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to interpret architectural drawings
• Experience coordinating multiple packages and managing teams to deadlines
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills
• A calm, proactive and solutions‑led approach to problem‑solving
• SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualifications (preferred)

Why apply?

• Join a genuinely supportive, skilled and collaborative team
• Play a pivotal role on a beautifully detailed, career‑defining project
• Enjoy a varied role where you’ll have real input and ownership