Senior Construction Project Manager
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Job Description
Senior Construction Project Manager | London | SC Cleared | Contract
Central Government Department – Significant, high-profile project.
Rate: £700 per day
A high-profile opportunity has emerged for a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead delivery on a major built environment programme in London.
This is a critical role requiring strong technical depth, commercial control, and stakeholder leadership across complex construction delivery.
Key Details
- Contract: Until 31/12/2026
- Location: London (2 days onsite)
- IR35: Inside
- Clearance: Active SC required (non-negotiable), must be current and active and we will need start, end dates and the holding authority or security officer contact, or ideally your ref number.
- CV Submission Deadline: 28/04/2026 – 10am
Role Overview
You will take ownership of end-to-end construction delivery, acting as the senior interface between the client, contractor, and design teams. This role demands rigorous control across schedule, cost, risk, and compliance in a highly visible programme environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead construction delivery across the full project lifecycle
- Hold contractors accountable on schedule, cost, and performance
- Drive risk identification and mitigation, maintaining delivery momentum
- Act as primary liaison between client, architects, engineers, and delivery teams
- Coordinate across professional services, contractors, and senior stakeholders (incl. the end client)
- Deliver clear, structured reporting to senior leadership
Essential Experience
- Senior-level project leadership within the built environment (Project Director calibre)
- Strong technical construction and methodology expertise
- Proven financial and commercial management capability
- Experience with JCT - (Joint Contracts Tribunal / Traditional) / NEC (New Engineering Contract) Frameworks
- Advanced scheduling capability (Primavera / MS Project)
- Deep understanding of construction Health & Safety regulations
Critical Success Factors
- Active SC clearance
- High-impact stakeholder engagement at senior level
- Strong control across planning, surveying, and delivery risk
- Ability to operate with authority in complex, multi-party environments
This is a delivery-critical role within a high-visibility programme—suited to individuals who bring control, clarity, and leadership to complex construction environments.
For further details, please apply through the link now for a quick response.
Note: The role may close early with limited notice due to volume of applications.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction
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