Project Manager Construction

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager specializing in complex cut and carve refurbishment projects in Central London. The role demands proven experience in heavy structural alterations and strong leadership in managing construction activities while ensuring safety and quality. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a supportive management team, offering both competitive day rates and long-term career progression.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Autonomy in a delivery-focused role

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing structural alteration and heavy refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of temporary works coordination.
• Demonstrated ability in complex inner-city construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage cut and carve projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Oversee complex demolition and new steelwork.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are adhered to.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Construction Management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black or White)

First Aid certification

Temporary Works Coordinator certification

Job description

Project Manager Complex Cut & Carve Projects
Location: Central London
Contract: Permanent
Rate: Up to GBP425 per day (depending on experience)

Red Sky Personnel is partnering with a well-established and growing main contractor that specialises in delivering technically complex refurbishment and structural reconfiguration schemes across London. They are now seeking a Project Manager with strong experience in cut and carve construction to lead high-profile central London projects.

About the Role
This is a hands-on role managing heavy structural alteration projects, including demolition, reconfiguration, temporary works, and build-back phases. These projects often involve working within constrained, live environments and require careful sequencing and coordination with structural engineers, design teams, and subcontractors. You will play a key role in ensuring safety, programme, quality, and commercial objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing cut and carve projects from pre-construction through to handover

• Overseeing complex demolition, retention systems, new steelwork, slab removals, and RC elements

• Ensuring temporary works are properly designed, coordinated, and implemented

• Working closely with engineers, architects, and specialist subcontractors to ensure correct sequencing

• Leading project teams to maintain programme, manage risk, and solve on-site challenges

• Ensuring all health and safety protocols and temporary works procedures are fully adhered to

• Maintaining excellent communication with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering structural alteration, cut and carve, or heavy refurbishment projects

• Strong understanding of temporary works coordination and structural sequencing

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex inner-city construction environments

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or White), First Aid essential

• Temporary Works Coordinator certification highly desirable

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

What s on Offer

• Competitive day rate of up to GBP425 (depending on experience) Ltd, PAYE, or Umbrella options available

• Opportunity to work on some of London s most challenging and rewarding refurbishment schemes

• Autonomy in a delivery-focused role with a supportive senior management team

• Long-term pipeline of work and genuine opportunity for progression

To apply, please submit your CV via the advert or contact Rachel Marrey directly for a confidential conversation. You can also connect on LinkedIn to discuss the role in more detail.