Senior Project Manager/Project Director

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Director for a landmark fit out project in London valued at £40–£50 million. The role involves leading project delivery, overseeing all phases, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in large CAT B projects and strong leadership skills, with a competitive salary package up to £160k plus bonus on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Strong benefits

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale CAT B fit out projects (£20m+).
• Experience with a Tier 1 or leading fit out contractor is highly desirable.
• Experienced in Pre-construction and tendering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a major CAT B fit out project from inception to handover.
• Oversee planning, programming, procurement, subcontractor management, delivery, and close-out.
• Act as the client’s senior point of contact, building strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Commercial and contractual knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing abilities

Job description

Job Description

Kenna Recruitment have partnered with a leading name in the fit out sector who are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Director to deliver a landmark £40–£50 million CAT B fit out project in London.

This is a flagship scheme for a blue-chip client and offers the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering one of the capital’s most high-profile workplace transformations.

The Role

• Lead the successful delivery of a major CAT B fit out project from inception through to handover.
• Oversee all project phases: planning, programming, procurement, subcontractor management, delivery, and close-out.
• Ensure quality, safety, programme, and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Act as the client’s senior point of contact, building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide leadership and direction to a high-performing project team.
• Support work winning activities and contribute to tender submissions, presentations, and client engagement.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale CAT B fit out projects (£20m+).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide delivery teams.
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Client-facing, with first-class communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working with a Tier 1 or leading fit out contractor is highly desirable.
• Experienced in Pre-construction, tendering, and work winning activities with the ability to present to clients and secure projects.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to lead a landmark £50m project in London.
• A key leadership role with a market-leading fit out contractor.
• Competitive salary package with strong benefits - up to £160k +bonus
• Long-term career prospects within a business renowned for delivering iconic workplace projects.

If you are a Senior Project Manager looking for a step up or an established Project Director ready to take on a career-defining challenge, we’d love to hear from you.