Senior Project Manager / Project Director

Senior Project Manager / Project Director

South West & North West London | Flagship £60m Project Portfolio

Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction business with an annual turnover of approximately £25m and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the residential, hospitality and mixed-use sectors. With an exciting pipeline of work and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, they are now seeking a senior leader to spearhead the delivery of two major schemes in London.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to lead the delivery of two landmark projects, each valued at approximately £30m, offering significant responsibility and visibility within the business:

• A 9-storey residential development

• A 200+ bedroom new build hotel

Located across South West London, these projects represent key strategic schemes for the company and will provide the successful candidate with the platform to make a genuine impact on the business's future growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take full ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring programmes, budgets, quality standards and client expectations are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the successful delivery of both projects through all stages of the construction lifecycle.

• Providing strategic oversight across programme, procurement, commercial performance and risk management.

• Managing and mentoring site-based teams, including Senior Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and Site Administrators.

• Working closely with the Technical Manager to drive design coordination and resolve project challenges.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

• Ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, quality and operational excellence.

• Driving project performance and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced construction professionals who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record delivering major new-build projects valued at £20m-£30m+.

• Experience operating as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director within a main contractor environment.

• Strong residential, hotel, mixed-use or living sector experience.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing teams.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• A hands-on approach combined with the strategic capability to drive complex projects to a successful conclusion.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to lead two flagship London developments.

• A key position within a respected and growing family-owned contractor.

• Genuine autonomy and influence over major projects.

• Long-term career progression within an ambitious business.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of key projects and play a pivotal role in the growth of a successful contractor, we'd love to hear from you