Project Manager to Senior PM (Resi Refurb & Conversion)

cobaltrecruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

cobaltrecruitment is seeking a Projects Director to lead residential refurbishment and conversion projects across London, owning programmes, budgets and delivery with close collaboration with contractors and internal teams.

You will join a growing property business with a substantial acquisition programme and direct access to the directors, offering scope to expand responsibilities as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering residential refurbishment projects.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to manage contractors.
• HMO conversion experience or contractor network is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own project programmes, budgets and delivery, coordinating contractors and consultants to outcomes.
• Manage tenders, pricing assessments and commercially sound appointments.
• Oversee refurbishment and fit-out works with focus on quality, safety and timely completion.
• Coordinate contractors, external project managers and internal accounts team.
• Identify cost savings and practical delivery improvements.
• Report to the directors with progress, expenditure and risks.

Skills

Project delivery

Contractor management

Budget management

Tendering

Quality and safety

Stakeholder reporting

Job description

Ready to take greater ownership of project delivery and help shape a growing property business?

An ambitious property investment company is seeking a Projects Director to lead residential refurbishment and conversion projects across London. With an established portfolio and a substantial acquisition programme planned, this is an opportunity to work directly with the directors and play a central role in the company's next phase of growth.

You will manage several live projects simultaneously, taking responsibility from tendering and contractor appointment through refurbishment, snagging and handover. Projects predominantly involve transforming existing residential properties into quality HMO accommodation.

The role

• Own project programmes, budgets and delivery, keeping contractors and consultants focused on agreed outcomes.
• Manage tenders, assess pricing and negotiate commercially sound appointments.
• Oversee refurbishment and fit-out works, ensuring quality, safety and timely completion.
• Coordinate contractors, external project managers and the internal accounts team.
• Identify cost savings and introduce practical improvements to delivery.
• Report directly to the directors, providing clear visibility of progress, expenditure and risks.

About you

You will bring experience delivering residential refurbishment projects, strong commercial judgement and the confidence to manage contractors. HMO conversion experience and an established contractor network would be valuable.

This could suit an experienced Project Manager ready to step into a broader role, with the autonomy to make decisions and develop alongside the business.

What's on offer

You will have direct access to decision-makers, influence over how projects are delivered and a growing pipeline offering scope to build your responsibilities.