Senior Hotel Construction Project Lead

Elliott Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Group UK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to take full responsibility for delivering a major construction project in Central London. The role demands expertise in hotel developments, complex refurbishments, and high-end fit-outs within a main contracting environment.

The successful candidate will independently manage all aspects of delivery—from programme and procurement through to subcontractor management, client relationships and handover—ensuring safety, quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director delivering major construction projects.
• Strong track record in hotel construction, high-end refurbishment, complex fit-out or similar projects.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor or established refurbishment and fit-out contractor.
• Demonstrable ability to independently lead a project from a technical, operational and commercial perspective.
• Excellent understanding of construction programming, procurement, contractual management and project delivery.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make decisions, resolve challenges and maintain control of demanding construction programmes.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a major construction project, ensuring programme, budget, quality and safety objectives are achieved.
• Lead and manage the project team, including construction management, commercial, design and building services functions.
• Develop, monitor and manage construction programmes, identifying risks and implementing effective solutions.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor appointments and the coordination of specialist trade packages.
• Manage project budgets, commercial performance and contractual obligations in collaboration with the commercial team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants and key project stakeholders.
• Oversee design coordination, technical challenges and the integration of complex construction and fit-out activities.
• Drive high standards of health, safety, quality and operational performance throughout the project.
• Manage project reporting, progress meetings and communication with senior management.
• Lead the project through commissioning, completion and successful handover.

Job description

Elliott Group UK is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to take full responsibility for delivering a major construction project in Central London. The role demands expertise in hotel developments, complex refurbishments, and high-end fit-outs within a main contracting environment.

The successful candidate will independently manage all aspects of delivery—from programme and procurement through to subcontractor management, client relationships and handover—ensuring safety, quality