Project Manager- Super Prime Residential

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the fit-out of a 50,000 sq ft super prime residence in South West London. You will manage on-site contractors while owning the full PM function—programme, budget, quality, and stakeholder communication—reporting to the Construction Director and Owner.

This combined role moves between hands-on site management and strategic project delivery, including chairing progress meetings, budgeting, and client/design

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing super prime residential fit-out or construction projects.
• Experience coordinating multi-trades on a live site.
• Background in both site management and formal project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all subcontractors on site to programme and budget.
• Resolve on-site issues, conflicts, and delays in real time.
• Oversee health & safety compliance across trades.
• Monitor quality against super prime standards.

Skills

Programme & budget management

Stakeholder management

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Education

Construction/Project Management qualification

Tools

PM software/tools

Job description

Construction Project Manager
Super Prime Private Residence Fit-Out - South West London

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the fit-out of a 50,000 sq ft super prime residence in South West London. This is a dual-facing role: you will be the day-to-day authority on site managing contractors and trades, while also owning the full project management function - programme, budget, quality, and stakeholder communication - reporting to the Construction Director and Owner throughout.

This is not a purely site-based role. We need someone who can move fluidly between hands-on site management and strategic project delivery - someone equally comfortable walking the floor with contractors as they are chairing a progress meeting, managing a budget, or reporting to the client and design team.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Contractor Management

• Manage and coordinate all subcontractors on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget, and specification
• Resolve on-site issues, conflicts, and delays in real time
• Oversee health & safety compliance across all trades and site activity
• Monitor quality of workmanship against the exacting standards expected on a super prime private residence

Project Management

• Own and maintain the master project programme, tracking milestones and critical path
• Manage the overall project budget, including cost tracking, variations, and forecasting
• Lead procurement of contractors, suppliers, and specialist trades, including tendering and contract negotiation
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and other consultants to ensure design intent is delivered on site
• Manage the change control process, including client-requested variations
• Produce regular progress reports for the client/principal, including programme, cost, and risk updates
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks proactively

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

• Act as the Owner's representative and main point of contact for all contractors, consultants, and third parties involved in the project
• Report directly to the Construction Director and Owner on progress, issues, and decisions required, in a clear and timely manner
• Protect the Owner's interests at all times, including on cost, quality, and programme
• Liaise with local authorities, building control, and other external stakeholders as needed

Quality, Compliance & Handover

• Ensure all works meet relevant building regulations and quality standards expected of a super prime residential project
• Manage snagging and defects resolution through to practical completion
• Oversee handover documentation, warranties, and O&M manuals

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Proven track record managing super prime residential fit-out or construction projects, ideally at a similar scale (large private homes, super prime developments, or comparable top-tier residential projects)
• Experience managing multiple trades and contractors simultaneously on a live site
• Strong background in both site management and formal project management (this is a combined role - candidates who have only done one or the other should demonstrate clear transferable ability in the other)

Skills

• Strong programme and budget management skills, with confidence using relevant PM software/tools
• Excellent contractor and stakeholder management - able to hold contractors to account while maintaining good working relationships
• Sharp eye for detail and quality, appropriate to a super prime residential standard
• Confident communicator, equally comfortable with tradespeople on site and with clients/designers in meetings
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure
• Discretion and professionalism - this is a private residence, and confidentiality matters

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in construction management, project management, quantity surveying, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant H&S qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS) preferred