Project PM Manager – Central London
Complex Basement & Structural Works | Temporary Works Experience Essential
We are seeking very experienced Project Manager mionium 10 years experince proven track record with previous companies for a highly complex project in Central London, involving significant basement and structural alteration works.
The project will involve challenging construction methods, extensive temporary works, detailed planning and close coordination between the design team, engineers and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing complex basement and structural works, including underpinning and lowering existing basement slabs.
* Overseeing temporary works and coordinating all associated activities.
* Managing water ingress, groundwater and water control throughout the works.
* Leading and coordinating the design team alongside the Project Engineer.
* Acting as Principal Contractor for the duration of the works, with full responsibility for site health and safety.
* Managing and coordinating multiple subcontractors and specialist trades.
* Developing, managing and monitoring detailed construction programmes.
* Planning ahead to identify potential issues, mitigate risks and maintain progress.
* Managing site teams, driving performance and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality.
* Maintaining strong commercial awareness, controlling costs and managing project resources.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as a Project Manager on complex basement, structural alteration or major refurbishment projects.
* Extensive knowledge of underpinning, basement lowering and temporary works.
* Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) experience is essential.
* Strong programming, sequencing and forward-planning abilities.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing specialist subcontractors.
* Strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities as Principal Contractor.
* Commercially astute, with the ability to manage costs, risks and resources effectively.
* Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Candidate Profile
This role requires a highly experienced Project Manager who has worked for a large, well-established main contractor or major structural/groundworks contractor, with a strong understanding of formal procedures, project governance, design coordination and complex construction delivery.
Candidates must be capable of taking ownership of a challenging project, leading a team, planning well ahead and managing the technical and commercial demands of the works.
(Please understand ) only apply if you have proven track record
This is not a role for someone with experience limited to smaller, straightforward projects. We need a proven, hands-on Project Manager who can operate confidently within a large contractor’s procedures and deliver complex works to a high standard
