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Project Manager

City of London
£88k – £95k/yr
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Salary: £88,000 - £95,000 + Car Allowance / Travel + Pension
Location: Central London

Hays are working with a growing main contractor based in Central London that specialises in complex commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects. Due to the award of a flagship scheme, they are looking to appoint a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £19m commercial office refurbishment in Central London.

This is a project-focused role, offering full responsibility for a single scheme rather than overseeing multiple projects. Construction is due to commence in the early part of Q4, with a 19-month programme in place.

The project involves the complete repositioning of a four-storey office building, including structural alterations, upgraded building services, CAT A and CAT B fit-out works, and the delivery of a number of bespoke, high-specification occupier facilities.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will lead a site team comprising 5-6 managers and work closely with the commercial team to manage procurement, cost control, programme and overall project performance from mobilisation through to handover. This opportunity would suit an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering large-scale commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects within the London market who is looking to take ownership of a high-profile scheme from start to finish.

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Scheme:

  • £19m commercial office refurbishment
  • Prime Central London location
  • Four-storey commercial building
  • Structural alterations and building services upgrades
  • CAT A and CAT B fit-out
  • High-specification and bespoke occupier facilities
  • 19-month construction programme
  • Full project responsibility from mobilisation to handover

The Role

  • Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the £19m project.
  • Managing the project from mobilisation through to practical completion.
  • Leading a site team of approximately 5-6 managers across the programme.
  • Driving programme, quality, health & safety and client satisfaction.
  • Chairing progress meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
  • Working closely with the commercial team on procurement strategy, variations, forecasting and cost control.
  • Identifying and mitigating project risks before they impact delivery.
  • Ensuring the project is delivered to programme and budget whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality.
  • Providing leadership, mentorship and support to the wider construction team.

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You will ideally have:

  • Experience delivering projects valued at £10m+.
  • A strong track record within the London commercial sector.
  • Previous experience managing large site teams consisting of Site Managers, Senior Site Managers and Project Support staff.
  • Good commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveying teams.
  • Strong client-facing skills and the ability to build long-term relationships.
  • Excellent programming, organisational and leadership abilities.
  • Experience delivering high-specification finishes and complex refurbishment packages.

If you'd like to discuss the role in confidence, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at the Southampton Hays office for further information

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