Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager in City of London

City of London Full-Time No home office possible

Overview

Role: Senior Project Manager
Location: London City
Salary: £75,000 + £6,100 Car Allowance
Bonus: 10%
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
Benefits: Life cover (3x salary), Discounts with major retailers, Gym membership discounts, career development support, Holiday purchase scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join a well-established projects team delivering major works across the public sector estates in London. This is a pivotal leadership role where you\’ll oversee a team of Project and Assistant Project Managers. Typical projects include capital build and refurbishment works, compliance upgrades, and revenue-funded schemes across secure and critical environments. We\’re looking for someone with proven senior-level project management experience within M&E, FM, or construction, who can balance commercial control, safety compliance, and strong client engagement while driving delivery and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of PMs and APMs within your region.
Take direct ownership of projects, ensuring financial, commercial, and health & safety requirements are achieved.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
Provide clear, concise project reporting to senior leadership.
Support tendering, proposals, and governance processes.
Identify opportunities for growth and contribute to securing new business.
Ensure all projects are delivered in line with statutory, contractual, and SHEQ standards.

About You

Strong background in project management within M&E, FM, or construction.
Demonstrable experience managing large or complex projects.
Previous line management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a team.
Solid understanding of commercial and financial metrics.
Excellent communicator with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
Broad knowledge of construction health & safety legislation.
Flexible to travel as required.