Senior Project Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee commercial fit-out projects. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining project quality and budget. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in high-end fit-out projects and relevant project management qualifications. Competitive rewards include pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

Professional development budget

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Design & Build fit-out projects.
• Strong track record managing commercial fit-out schemes, ideally with luxury brands.
• Current CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid at Work certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-end commercial fit-out projects.
• Oversee health & safety processes and compliance.
• Mentor and manage a team of Contract Managers.

Skills

Construction programming

Client relationship management

Leadership

Health & safety compliance

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Professional project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

Spirepath

Job description

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As Senior Project Manager, you will take the lead on delivering high-end commercial fit-out projects, overseeing a team of Contract Managers managing multiple sites. You will be responsible for ensuring projects run seamlessly from pre-construction through to completion, maintaining programme, budget, quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining construction programmes against baselines for both internal and client reporting (using MS Project or similar).
• Overseeing all health & safety processes, ensuring robust compliance and safe systems of work.
• Working closely with the Commercial team to ensure integrated financial control and reporting.
• Leading, mentoring and managing a team of 3-5 Contract Managers to deliver projects successfully.
• Building strong relationships with clients and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

This role is based predominantly at the head office in Henley-on-Thames with regular travel to the London office and project sites across London and the Southeast.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum5 years’ experiencein Design & Build fit-out projects with solid construction knowledge.
• Strong track record managing commercial fit-out schemes, ideally including experience with luxury brands or high-end spaces.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction contracts, specifically JCT.
• Excellent construction programming skills with proficiency in MS Project (or similar).
• CurrentCSCS, SMSTS and First Aid at Work certifications.
• Professional project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• IT literate (Word, Excel, and in-house construction software, e.g. Spirepath).
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a client-focused approach.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Package:Pension, private healthcare, professional development budget, and company events.
• Flexible working:Some hybrid arrangements possible, though the role is primarily office and site based.
• Work alongside a collaborative team on projects for some of the UK’s most prestigious brands in vibrant commercial spaces.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing, ambitious business.