Senior Project Manager Construction

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the Tech, Media, and Telecommunications sector. The successful candidate will lead all phases of project management, develop execution plans, and manage project budgets effectively. A minimum of 7 years in project management within construction environments is required, alongside experience managing multi-million pound projects. Join us to drive innovation and success while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in M&E, FM construction, or similar environments required.
• Experience with multi-million pound projects essential.
• Proven P&L management experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion in the TMT sector.
• Develop project execution plans and risk registers.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and ensure commercial targets are met.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Construction Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Minimum of 7 years proven Project Management experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Construction

Job ID

256491

Posted

18-Jan-2026

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Construction, Project Management

Location(s)

High Wycombe - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Maidenhead - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, North Reading - Massachusetts - United States of America, Woking - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Title: Senior Project Manager

Reporting to: Head of Projects

Office Location: London

Site Location: London and M4 corridor

Shape the Future of Project Management! CBRE is significantly strengthening its project management capabilities through the strategic integration of Turner & Townsend's expertise. As a key member of our team, you'll contribute to complex and innovative projects across a wide range of sectors, leveraging the resources and knowledge of two industry leaders.

T&T’s Principal Delivery is an alternative delivery model in which T&T contracts directly with our clients and downstream vendors. In this model, T&T manages and allocates risk for budget, schedule and quality and facilitates all administrative, procurement and payment processes for suppliers.

Job Purpose

Spearhead projects from inception to completion in the dynamic Tech, Media, and Telecomm (TMT) industry! You'll hunt for hidden opportunities within existing contracts, becoming the trusted advisor for our TMT clients. Working directly with these industry leaders, you'll support their critical initiatives and drive innovation.

Lead the charge: craft delivery strategies, assemble winning teams, and manage everything from budgets to risk. Oversee every detail, from site management to sub-contractor coordination, ensuring projects stay on track, on budget, and exceed expectations. Drive success, guarantee quality, and deliver exceptional results, all while mastering the financial landscape and constantly improving!

General Activities

• Identify and generate project opportunities from within a set portfolio of maintenance contracts or capital expenditure plan.
• Liaise with key stakeholders on their requirements and explain feasibility of their schemes to become a trusted advisor- represent the company as a principal point of contact for the client.
• Lead on programme setup, delivery strategy and resourcing, ensuring clarity of roles
• Develop project execution plans, risk registers and reporting frameworks
• Effectively manage project site managers, site supervisors and other associates in order for an effective and efficient project delivery.
• Work with developers, designers and sub-contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s).
• Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome. This is to be within agreed budget requirements and required profit margins.
• Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required. Carry out full tender analysis of all sub-contractor returns.
• Work within the current CDM process. In the main taking on the role of principle contractor.
• Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading.
• Design and develop pre construction and construction phase delivery programmes.
• Ensure CBRE QHSE practices and processes are fully embedded in each project.
• Ensure full compliance with project management policies and procedures.
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s) “end to end”. Activities to include but not be limited to estimating, business development, quantity surveying, sub-contractor management, management of site supervision teams
• Work closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).
• Ensure customer acceptance is adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost control and ensure all commercial targets are met in line with the MSA.
• Mutually agree payment schedules and applications for payment to the benefit of the project and the business.
• Ensure continued project governance, programme adherence and quality assurance throughout the life of the project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored.
• Provide timely reports to the Head of Projects / Business Unit Director in an agreed format.
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities to the Head of Projects / Business Unit Director
• Maintain oversight of P&L, cashflow and performance matrix across all active projects
• Carry our internal audits as required
• Feed into lessons learned and continuous improvement processes for future delivery
• Manage project finances, including P&L, cash flow, and budgeting
• Analyze variances and initiate corrective actions

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years proven Project Management experience in an M&E, FM construction or critical environment
• Experience delivering multi million pound projects
• Proven experience of running a P&L
• Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team
• Previous experience of operating at senior level (Desirable)

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affidivce Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)