Senior Project Manager

Secure and Recruit Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in smart building technology is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in London. The ideal candidate will manage the entire project lifecycle, from bid to handover, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maintaining high client satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and experience in smart building projects. The position offers a hybrid work model and significant autonomy within a well-established organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Senior Project Manager level.
• Strong background in design & build or smart building technology projects.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex design & build projects across London Zones 1-2.
• Manage the full project lifecycle including pre-construction, design development, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Hold full P&L responsibility, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM or equivalent)

SMSTS, ECS Card

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Package Details

• £90,000 + allowances
• London (Zones 1-2)
• Full Time / Permanent
• Hybrid - 4 days on site / office, 1 day working from home

Company Overview

Our client is a long-established specialist within the design and build smart building technology sector, delivering complex, high-value projects across commercial environments in Central London. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they operate across integrated systems including ICT networks, AV, security, IoT and smart infrastructure.

Role Overview

This is a senior, client-facing delivery role with full responsibility for managing projects from bid stage through to handover. You will provide leadership across all stages of the project lifecycle, with accountability for programme, commercial performance, quality, and client satisfaction.

The role is suited to a commercially astute Senior Project Manager with a strong background in design & build and technology-led construction projects, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex design & build projects across London Zones 1-2
• Manage the full project lifecycle including pre-construction, design development, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover
• Hold full P&L responsibility, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Develop and manage project programmes, procurement schedules and cash flow forecasts
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and technical specialists across multiple disciplines
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, statutory regulations and Health & Safety standards
• Oversee project documentation, quality assurance, O&M manuals and handover packs
• Report on financial and operational performance at senior management level

Requirements

• Proven experience operating at Senior Project Manager level
• Strong background in design & build or smart building technology projects
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and financial reporting
• Confident client-facing communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM or equivalent)
• SMSTS, ECS Card and Full UK Driving Licence

Opportunity

This is a senior opportunity offering high levels of autonomy, responsibility, and long-term career progression, working on technically challenging projects within a well-established organisation.