Senior Project Manager

V7 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A property investment and management company is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee refurbishment projects for student accommodation. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in fit-out projects, and a solid understanding of UK building regulations and JCT contracts. The role offers competitive benefits including 26 days holiday and life assurance.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience managing refurb or fit-out projects in the student accommodation sector.
• Confident in budget management and programme tracking.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of capital projects (GBP1m GBP15m).
• Oversee project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Assist in developing project and group-level specifications.

Skills

Project management

Understanding of H&S legislation

Budget management

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Understanding of JCT contracts

Job description

V7 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager for our client, a property investment and management company who specialise in student accommodation refurbishment projects! This is a great role for someone with consultancy and on–site experience.

In return they are offering:

• 26 days holiday
• Life assurance

Role & Responsibilities

• Support coordination of capital projects (GBP1m GBP15m).
• Oversee project delivery across all RIBA stages.
• Assist in developing project and group–level specifications.
• Coordinate and manage consultant panels (PQS, Architects, etc.) under framework agreements.
• Help set project budgets and manage capex/fees from pre–acquisition to completion.
• Assist in procuring reports and cost plans for funding approvals, including commercial negotiations.
• Help manage supply chain, contractors, and consultants to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Support contract tendering, procurement strategies, and contract administration.
• Liaise with stakeholders, ensuring progress reporting and KPI alignment.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with Development and Facility Agreements.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience managing refurb or fit–out projects in the student accommodation sector.
• Strong understanding of the relevant H&S legislation.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Confident in budget management and programme tracking.
• Solid knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Strong understanding of JCT building contracts and contract administration.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer who are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role.