Senior Construction Project Manager

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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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