Senior Project Manager - Director

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Director for a permanent, London-based role. You will deliver major construction projects with autonomy, managing client relationships and project outcomes from inception to completion.

The position offers a clear path to senior leadership, with ownership of projects and opportunities to develop your client network within the built environment portfolio including commercial fit-out and retrofit work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' independent project delivery experience.
• Experience in commercial fit-out, hospitality/leisure fit-out and/or retrofit.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects autonomously, with a minimum of 2 years' independent delivery.
• Lead project programmes, resources, risks, quality and project controls.
• Manage procurement, design and construction activities.
• Undertake JCT Contract Administration.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and recruitment.
• Develop and maintain a strong professional and client network.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

MRICS preferred

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Director

• Location: London
• Salary: £50,000–£80,000 dependent on experience
• Sector: Built Environment – Commercial, Hospitality & Retrofit
• Contract: Permanent

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Ready to take greater ownership of major construction projects and progress your career?

Join a leading independent construction and property consultancy and work across a diverse portfolio of commercial fit-out, hospitality/leisure fit-out and retrofit projects.

As a Senior Project Manager through to Director, you'll be responsible for delivering projects autonomously, building strong client relationships and taking ownership of project outcomes from inception through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager who has already demonstrated the ability to deliver projects independently and is looking to progress towards senior leadership.

If you're ready to take ownership, develop your client network and progress your career, this could be the opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Deliver projects autonomously, with a minimum of 2 years' independent project delivery experience
• Manage commercial fit-out, hospitality/leisure fit-out and retrofit projects
• Lead project programmes, resources, risks, quality and project controls
• Manage procurement, design and construction activities
• Undertake JCT Contract Administration
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Work closely with Cost Managers to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Manage project documentation, reporting and governance
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to business development, fee proposals and recruitment
• Develop and maintain a strong professional and client network

WHAT OUR CLIENT LOOKING FOR

• Experienced Senior Project Manager through to Director level
• Minimum 2 years' experience delivering projects autonomously
• Strong experience in commercial fit-out, hospitality/leisure fit-out and/or retrofit
• Proven JCT Contract Administration experience
• MRICS preferred, or a clear desire to achieve MRICS
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience
• Excellent project leadership and communication skills
• Commercially aware with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Ambitious, motivated and interested in progressing into senior leadership

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT

• Work across commercial, hospitality/leisure and retrofit projects
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects
• Strong client and business development exposure
• Training and professional development, including MRICS support
• Clear progression from Senior Project Manager through to Director
• Collaborative environment with experienced industry professionals