Project Manager - BMS / ELV

Crucial People Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crucial People Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager for high-profile Smart Building programmes in London. You will lead major projects from pre-construction to handover, overseeing BMS, EMS and converged network elements, with direct involvement in commercial performance and client delivery.

The role demands senior leadership, strong technical coordination and excellent stakeholder engagement. You will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, manage procurement and oversee subcontractors

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major construction projects.
• Strong commercial and financial management experience.
• Experience coordinating design development and technical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale Smart Building projects from design through to completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and review technical designs.
• Manage project programmes, milestones and delivery plans.
• Oversee procurement, materials and resource planning.
• Direct labour and specialist subcontractors.
• Control project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Manage variations, change control and contractual obligations.
• Attend and lead client, contractor and progress meetings.
• Monitor project risk and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure Health & Safety, quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Construction project delivery

Commercial and contractual awareness

Change management

Lead subcontractors

Client-facing & stakeholder management

Solutions-focused approach

Job description

Senior Project Manager Smart Buildings | BMS | Converged Networks | Major Construction Projects London | Permanent | Excellent Salary + Package

Lead the Technology Behind Some of London's Most Advanced Buildings If you're an experienced Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex construction projects and wants to play a key role in shaping the next generation of smart, connected buildings, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Our client is a market-leading Smart Buildings specialist delivering cutting-edge Building Management Systems, Energy Management Systems and Converged Network Solutions on some of London's most prestigious and technically demanding developments.

With a strong pipeline of major projects and continued growth, they are looking for a senior project delivery professional capable of leading large-scale programmes from pre-construction through to handover, taking ownership of both technical delivery and commercial performance.

This is a role with genuine influence, offering the opportunity to work on high-value developments, engage with major contractors and developers, and help deliver buildings that are smarter, more efficient and more connected than ever before.

Why This Opportunity?

You'll be joining a business that sits at the heart of the Smart Buildings sector, with technology and integration forming a critical part of every project they deliver.

You'll have the autonomy to manage projects properly, the support of dedicated commercial and technical teams, and the opportunity to work on projects that genuinely challenge and develop your expertise.

The role offers:

• Responsibility for large, high-profile construction projects across London
• Full project lifecycle ownership from pre-construction to handover
• Direct involvement in Smart Building and digital infrastructure technologies
• A mix of technical, commercial and client-facing leadership
• Support from established commercial, engineering and operational teams
• Long-term career progression within a growing and highly respected specialist business
• Exposure to some of the most exciting developments currently being delivered in the UK market

The Role As Senior Project Manager

You'll take overall responsibility for delivering major Smart Building projects, directly managing:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Converged Network Solutions (building ICT infrastructure networks)

You'll also coordinate and manage specialist subcontractors delivering:

• Fire Detection Systems
• CCTV
• Access Control
• Audio Visual Systems
• Lighting Control Systems
• Other ELV technology packages

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading projects from design and pre-construction through to completion
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and reviewing technical designs
• Managing project programmes, milestones and delivery plans
• Overseeing procurement, materials and resource planning
• Managing direct labour and specialist subcontractors
• Controlling project costs, forecasts and commercial performance
• Managing variations, change control and contractual obligations
• Attending and leading client, contractor and progress meetings
• Monitoring project risk and implementing mitigation strategies
• Ensuring Health & Safety, quality and compliance standards are achieved
• Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Driving successful project outcomes while protecting commercial performance

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced Project Managers who combine strong construction project delivery expertise with excellent commercial and contractual awareness.

You’ll likely have experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Smart Buildings
• Building Controls
• Building Automation
• Building ICT Infrastructure
• Converged Network Solutions
• ELV Systems
• Integrated Building Technologies

You’ll also bring:

• A proven track record delivering major construction projects
• Strong commercial and financial management experience
• Experience managing design development and technical coordination
• Knowledge of change management and variation control
• Experience leading subcontractors and project delivery teams
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit an established Senior Project Manager or an experienced Project Manager ready to take ownership of larger, more complex and higher-value projects.

You’ll be commercially astute, technically credible and comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level, with the ability to balance programme, quality, contractual and financial objectives while maintaining strong client relationships.

Interested?

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine project ownership, exposure to landmark developments and the opportunity to be part of one of the UK's growing Smart Buildings specialists, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

You must have a Right To Work in the UK - No sponsorship is available