Senior Project Manager

LOBA GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LOBA GROUP in Central London seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead its high-end residential renovations portfolio, coordinating live projects from concept to handover.

You will manage teams, oversee budgets and programmes, and maintain strong client and consultant relationships while ensuring compliance with CDM and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential construction or refurbishment projects in London.
• Proven ability to lead multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and pre-construction processes.
• CDM regulations awareness and health and safety compliance.
• Experience mentoring Project/Site Managers or construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for multiple live projects from enquiry through to completion and handover.
• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers; uphold high standards across the business.
• Act as senior contact for private clients, architects, interior designers and consultants.
• Develop robust project programmes, budgets and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors; ensure programme, quality and performance.
• Oversee commercial and contractual management of each project.
• Manage pre-construction activities, surveys, planning, procurement and risk assessments.
• Ensure site health and safety compliance and CDM responsibilities.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation.
• Provide Directors with reporting on programme, commercial performance, quality and risk.
• Maintain proactive, professional and confidential communication with clients.

Skills

Project management

Residential construction

Team leadership

Client relations

Contract knowledge

CDM regulations

Health and safety

Subcontractor management

Budgeting & planning

Stakeholder communication

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Project Manager - High-End Residential

Location: Central London

Salary: £75,000 / £85,000

The Opportunity

LOBA is representing an established and highly regarded London construction business specialising in the renovation, restoration and delivery of premium residential properties across Central and West London.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to appoint an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead its renovations division and oversee a portfolio of live projects ranging from luxury apartment refurbishments through to complex structural developments.

This is a newly created, senior appointment offering genuine influence within the business. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will lead a team of Project Managers and establish the standards by which projects are planned, managed and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for multiple live projects from initial enquiry and pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Lead, mentor and support a team of Project Managers, ensuring consistently high standards across the business.
• Act as the senior point of contact for private clients, architects, interior designers and professional consultants.
• Develop robust project programmes, budgets and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate and manage trusted subcontractors, holding all parties accountable for programme, quality and performance.
• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of each project.
• Manage pre-construction activities, including surveys, planning, procurement and risk assessment.
• Take ownership of site health and safety, including relevant CDM responsibilities.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Provide the Directors with clear reporting on programme, commercial performance, quality and project risk.
• Ensure communication remains proactive, professional and transparent throughout every stage of delivery.
• Maintain the discretion and confidentiality required when working with private clients and premium properties.

Candidate Requirements

• Substantial experience managing residential construction or refurbishment projects within London.
• A proven ability to successfully oversee several live projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience delivering high-end residential renovations, restorations or complex building works.
• Previous responsibility for leading or mentoring Project Managers, Site Managers or construction teams.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with a polished, calm and discreet approach.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, pre-construction processes and project planning.
• Confident understanding of health and safety requirements and CDM regulations.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, consultants and specialist trades.
• Commercially aware, highly organised and exceptionally attentive to detail.
• Comfortable using modern project-management, administrative and digital tools.
• A full UK driving licence.
• SMSTS, SSSTS or an equivalent site-management qualification would be advantageous.
• Comfortable operating within a confidential environment and signing non-disclosure agreements where required.

The Individual

The successful candidate will be a natural leader who takes complete ownership of project delivery. You will remain composed under pressure, communicate impeccably and act quickly when challenges arise.

This opportunity would suit someone who understands that delivering premium residential projects requires more than technical capability. Reliability, discretion, attention to detail and outstanding client service will be central to your success.