Construction Manager

Construction Manager | £20m Commercial Fit-Out, City of London Day rate: £300–£325 (DOE) - CIS or Ltd (TBC) Contract: 16 months Project value: c. £20m + Location: City of London (Farringdon) An experienced freelance Construction Manager is required to work as part of a team, reporting to a PM, on a high-profile £20m commercial fit-out and refurbishment in Central London, delivered by a respected contractor specialising in high-end commercial interiors and structural reconfiguration. The Project A prominent corner office building is being transformed through a complete refurbishment and extension of the existing structure, creating a superior grade office environment while retaining the existing primary structure. Scope includes:

• Full Cat A & Cat B fit-out
• Cut & carve works, including structural removals, floor additions and basement alterations
• Removal of the existing low-quality façades and top-floor roof level
• New high-quality stone and brick façade
• New two-storey extension
• Improved thermal envelope and urban greening to terraces
• New end-of-trip cycle facilities
• High-spec finishes throughout
• Logistically challenging Central London location Your Responsibilities
• Work as part of the site team, reporting to a senior CM and PM, on day-to-day site operations across an area/floors
• Support programme, sequencing and subcontractor coordination
• Help oversee structural and fit-out packages concurrently
• Maintain strict H&S compliance and quality standards
• Assist with logistics management in a constrained urban environment
• Liaise with client, consultants and subcontractors to resolve technical challenges
• Support delivery of high-end finishes to exacting standards What We're Looking For
• Proven experience delivering Cat A/B fit-out or structural refurb projects (£10m+ preferred)
• Strong background working with reputable main contractors or fit-out tier 1 specialists
• Confident working within complex cut & carve programmes
• Excellent technical understanding and drawing interpretation
• Strong team player with the ability to support site performance What's on Offer
• Immediate start on a landmark scheme
• 16-month freelance contract
• Competitive day rate: £300–£325 (DOE), CIS or Ltd (TBC)
• Strong long-term pipeline with an established contractor once this project is completed