Senior Construction Project Manager

Kendall Kingscott Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendall Kingscott Ltd is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex, high-value developments from inception to completion, providing strategic direction, leadership and commercial oversight to achieve outstanding client outcomes.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role offers autonomy in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a focus on long-term project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading medium to large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Strong leadership and relationship management across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and problem-solving for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle: scope, governance, programmes, budgets and success criteria.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams: architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project programmes, monitor critical paths and budgets; manage risks and changes.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, and performance management of consultants/contractors; manage contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing and quality; ensure CDM 2015 compliance and governance procedures.
• Coordinate planning approvals, Building Regulations, and handover documents.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Project planning

Education

Degree in construction/engineering

Chartered membership (CIOB/RICS/APM) desirable

PM qualifications (PRINCE2/APMP/PMI) desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

The Vacancy

At Kendall Kingscott, you'll join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional projects across a diverse range of sectors. As a Senior Construction Project Manager, you will lead complex and high-value developments from inception to completion, providing the leadership, commercial oversight and strategic direction needed to achieve outstanding outcomes for our clients while developing trusted, long-term relationships.

The Vacancy

At Kendall Kingscott, you'll join a respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional projects across a diverse range of sectors. As a Senior Construction Project Manager, you will lead complex and high-value developments from inception to completion, providing the leadership, commercial oversight and strategic direction needed to achieve outstanding outcomes for our clients while developing trusted, long-term relationships.

This is more than a project delivery role. It's an opportunity to influence key decisions, lead talented project teams and play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment. You'll enjoy genuine autonomy, exposure to a varied portfolio of challenging projects and the chance to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business, all within a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Team role

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, coordinated solutions and exceptional project outcomes across a range of sectors.
• Provide technical, commercial and project management expertise, supporting successful project delivery and the development of colleagues.
• Lead by example, sharing knowledge, taking ownership and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues, helping to create long-term value for clients and the business.
• Support the growth and reputation of the business through professional leadership, exceptional client service and a commitment to quality.

Individual Duties

• Lead projects through the full lifecycle, establishing scope, delivery strategy, governance, programmes, budgets and measurable success criteria, while managing multiple projects or workstreams and prioritising resources to meet business needs.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating architects, engineers, cost consultants, contractors, suppliers, statutory bodies and internal stakeholders, and chairing project, design, progress and risk meetings to drive effective decision-making and issue resolution.
• Develop and manage project programmes, monitoring critical paths, implementing recovery plans where required, and maintaining control of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, risks and change management processes.
• Lead procurement activities, including tendering, evaluation, appointment and performance management of consultants and contractors, while administering or overseeing JCT and/or NEC contracts, including valuations, variations, extensions of time and claims.
• Champion a strong culture of health, safety, wellbeing and quality, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, statutory requirements and project governance procedures, and overseeing inspections, testing, defect management and completion standards.
• Coordinate planning, Building Regulations, landlord, utility, environmental and other statutory approvals, ensuring project records, audits, handover information, operation and maintenance manuals and health and safety documentation are complete and accurately maintained.

Skills And Requirements

• Proven experience leading medium to large-scale, complex construction projects, with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities, stakeholders and project objectives.
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and senior client stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, communication and problem-solving abilities, supported by sound judgement and a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Proficient in project planning, reporting and document management systems, with strong Microsoft Office and project scheduling software skills.
• Degree-qualified, professionally qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in construction, engineering, surveying or project management.
• Chartered membership of CIOB, RICS, APM or a relevant professional institution is desirable.
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP or an equivalent project management qualification is desirable.

Knowledge & Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of construction methods, design coordination, procurement and project delivery processes.
• Construction contracts (including JCT and NEC), commercial management and project controls.
• UK health and safety legislation, CDM 2015, Building Regulations and associated statutory requirements.
• Microsoft 365 applications and project planning, scheduling and document management systems.
• BIM principles and collaborative digital project delivery.

About Us

Kendall Kingscott (KK) is a UK-based, multidisciplinary construction consultancy of architects, building surveyors, project managers, quantity surveyors, principal designers (CDM), principal designers (Building Safety Act), interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers and other personnel. Our staff of 200 offer our specialist consultancy services throughout the UK.

Throughout our 60-year history, we have acquired wide-ranging expertise across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, residential and retail and an equally diverse client base. From transformative refurbishments and ongoing maintenance to complex extensions and large-scale new builds, we work across the full project spectrum, offering variety, challenge and the chance to make a real impact.

Our dynamic team structures offer the collaborative, supportive environment of a small company while providing the benefits and growth opportunities of a larger business. At KK, careers flourish. Our statistics speak for themselves: low staff turnover, countless success stories of career progression, impressive training success rates and sustainable repeat business. We nurture and develop our people to be the best they can be. Irrespective of when you join or in what role, we provide opportunities to thrive.

As we continue to grow and elevate our services, we want to connect with talented individuals who share our vision. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel supported and respected and able to thrive professionally and personally. If that sounds like the right fit for your next chapter, please get in touch.

Kendall Kingscott is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?