Senior Project Manager

Velocity Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment Ltd in Guildford seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee a £15m cut & carve refurbishment project. You will ensure delivery from pre-construction to completion, maintaining safety, programme, budget, and quality standards.

The role requires proven senior project management experience in major refurbishment and complex commercial construction, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. This is a high-value opportunity on a major Guildford site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in construction, delivering major refurbishment projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across client, consultants and subcontractors.
• Excellent knowledge of construction programmes, delivery, and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for delivering the £15m refurbishment project.
• Lead and manage the project team and site team.
• Manage programme, budget, quality and health & safety.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and drive programme performance.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Programme management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 6 or 7

Job description

Senior Project Manager

£120,000 + Package

£15m Cut & Carve Refurbishment | Guildford

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a £15 million cut and carve refurbishment project in Guildford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Senior Project Manager with a strong background in major refurbishment and complex commercial construction projects to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a significant project from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the project, ensuring it is completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with the client, consultants, subcontractors and internal project team, providing strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the £15m refurbishment project
• Lead and manage the project team and wider site team
• Manage programme, budget, quality and health & safety
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and key stakeholders
• Monitor project progress and drive programme performance
• Manage commercial and contractual requirements alongside the commercial team
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with the required specifications and standards
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within the construction industry
• Experience delivering large-scale refurbishment / cut and carve projects
• Experience managing projects in the region of £10m+
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent knowledge of construction programmes, project delivery and commercial management
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Relevant construction qualifications
• SMSTS and Black CSCS
• NVQ Level 6 or 7

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major project in Guildford, working with an established construction business on a high-value refurbishment scheme