Senior Project Manager

Henry Martin Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a landmark residential project in London. This role involves managing the pre-construction phase and ensuring alignment with commercial, design, and delivery objectives. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in high-rise residential or student accommodation projects, as well as strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a Tier 1 contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-rise, high-spec residential or student accommodation projects.
• Strong understanding of PCSA processes and contract conversion.
• Background with a Tier 1 main contractor or major developer.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the PCSA phase and transition into main works.
• Coordinate with design, commercial, and client teams to ensure all pre-construction milestones are met.
• Oversee technical and logistical planning for high-spec, high-rise delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and programme objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Project Manager Tier 1 Main Contractor
Location: Wandsworth (Albert & Swedish High-Rise Residential) or W10 (Student Accommodation)
Project Value: £70M £100M+

A Tier 1 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead one of two major upcoming London schemes either the Albert & Swedish High-Rise Residential Development in Wandsworth or the W10 Student Accommodation Project.

Both schemes are currently in the PCSA phase for approximately six months, with main construction commencing in July (A&S) and August (W10) respectively.

The Projects

• Albert & Swedish, Wandsworth: High-rise residential development delivering high-spec apartments with premium finishes.
• W10 Student Accommodation: Purpose-built student living scheme with complex logistical and design coordination challenges.

The Role

The appointed Project Manager will play a pivotal role in driving both projects through PCSA and into contract conversion, ensuring commercial, design, and delivery objectives are aligned. You ll report directly to the Project Director during the pre-construction stage, with scope for promotion to Senior Project Manager or to oversee one of the projects once the contract is signed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the PCSA phase and transition into main works.
• Coordinate with design, commercial, and client teams to ensure all pre-construction milestones are met.
• Oversee technical and logistical planning for high-spec, high-rise delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and programme objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience managing high-rise, high-spec residential or student accommodation projects.
• Strong understanding of PCSA processes and contract conversion.
• Background with a Tier 1 main contractor or major developer.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Project Manager seeking to take ownership of a landmark London project and progress within a leading Tier 1 business.

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.