Project Manager- Super prime residential

deverellsmith; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

deverellsmith is seeking 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 site works and own the full project function, including programme, budget, quality and stakeholder communication.

The role blends hands-on site management with strategic project delivery, requiring excellent coordination with contractors, architects and the client to ensure delivery to exacting standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing super-prime residential fit-outs or high-end construction projects
• Strong on-site and project-management capabilities across budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communication
• Experience coordinating with architects, interior designers, and consultants

Responsibilities

• Site & Contractor Management: coordinate subcontractors, ensure works meet programme, budget and specs; resolve issues in real time; uphold health and safety standards; monitor workmanship quality.
• Project Management: maintain master programme, track milestones and cost; lead procurement and contract negotiations; coordinate design intent with on-site delivery; manage change control and risk reporting.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: act as Owner's representative; report progress to Construction Director and Owner; protect Owner's interests; liaise with authorities and external parties.
• Quality, Compliance & Handover: ensure works meet building regulations and quality standards; manage snagging and defects; oversee handover documentation and warranties

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 completionOversee 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 siteStrong 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