Senior Project Manager

Design Build Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive building experience. The role involves managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and client satisfaction. Candidates should have a strong background in construction and project management, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience with structural and civil building work.
• Ability to manage and foster high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the construction programme with the Contracts Manager.
• Implement the Safety System and establish a safety culture.
• Manage project quality and ensure build quality meets expectations.

Skills

Team Management

Stakeholder Relationship

Numeracy

Report Writing

Education

Third-level qualification in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Job description

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Principal Consultant | DesignBuild Search

Design Build Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager with building experience on behalf of our client, a well-known main contractor with operations across Ireland, UK, and Northern Europe.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring that the project team delivers on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

This role offers the opportunity to work with industry experts specializing in Data Centres, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Aviation, and Critical Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the construction programme with the Contracts Manager and ensure your project meets key milestones.
• Determine staff resources for your project and communicate effectively with your team.
• Implement the Safety System and establish an excellent safety culture on your project.
• Manage project quality over the lifecycle and ensure build quality meets expectations.
• Ensure project costs are managed and prelims/packages are tightly controlled.
• Work with the commercial team to deliver the project's commercial objectives.
• Maintain positive relationships with the client team; keep them informed of claims and delays.

Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of construction experience with structural and civil building work.
• Ability to effectively manage and foster high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver complex projects.
• Strong numeracy and report-writing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of commercial realities; ability to propose cost-effective solutions.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office, project management, or similar scheduling software.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Building Construction and Construction

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