Senior Construction Project Manager

MFK Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager in London. You will lead new-build and refurbishment projects, coordinating design, procurement, and oversight. Ideal candidates have over four years of experience, with a strong focus on communication and collaboration. An RICS membership (MRICS) is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager in the construction industry.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Senior Construction Project Management.
• Experience in new-build and refurbishment construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of project execution plans and client briefs.
• Monitor the performance of the professional team and contractors.
• Coordinate project reporting on progress, cost, risk, and quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Collaboration

Education

Chartered member of the RICS (MRICS)

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Construction Project Manager. My client is seeking a capable and driven Senior Construction Project Manager, ideally a chartered member of the RICS (MRICS) with a minimum of four years' experience. The role suits a senior professional with the ability to lead projects with confidence, although they remain flexible for the right candidate with strong technical and organisational capabilities. You will manage a range of new-build and refurbishment construction projects from early briefing through to completion, with responsibilities across design coordination, procurement, construction oversight, and contract administration. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of project execution plans and client briefs.
• Chair project meetings and manage communication protocols across all stakeholders.
• Monitor the performance of the professional team and contractors, including issuing instructions on behalf of the client.
• Coordinate project reporting on progress, cost, risk, and quality.
• Assist in the selection and appointment of consultants and specialists.
• Coordinate surveys, feasibility studies, and viability appraisals.
• Advise on procurement strategy, programme, planning conditions, and enabling works.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project programmes covering design, procurement and construction stages.
• Monitor actual versus planned progress and advise on corrective actions as needed.
• Manage risk and change control procedures.
• Liaise with client solicitors on title matters, funding agreements, warranties and statutory consents.
• Provide strategic advice on procurement, risk, legal obligations and cost management.
• Support development appraisals and assess implications of programme or scope changes.

Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager or similar role in the construction industry.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Senior Construction Project Management.
• RICS (MRICS) - Desirable but not essential.
• Experience in new-build and refurbishment construction projects.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.