Projects Manager in London

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking refurbishment construction company operating within the rapidly expanding residential care sector. Due to continued growth and exciting future plans, we are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Projects Manager to join our team. This is more than just another PM role; it’s an opportunity to play a key strategic role within a growing business where your ideas, leadership and expertise will directly influence future success.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility for the delivery of multiple refurbishment and renovation projects within occupied care homes, with individual project values ranging from £250,000 to £3 million. Working closely with the Directors, Commercial Team, Clients and sub-contractors, you will oversee projects from pre-construction through to final handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality. This role requires an experienced leader with strong commercial awareness, excellent client management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality refurbishment projects within live operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment projects simultaneously across the UK.
• Deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Lead Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Manage programmes, procurement and project resources.
• Administer JCT contracts and oversee contractual compliance.
• Monitor project financial performance alongside the Commercial Team.
• Manage subcontractor performance and supply chain relationships.
• Chair client and progress meetings.
• Ensure exceptional standards of health, safety and quality.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.
• Work closely with Directors to support operational improvements and business growth.
• Assist in developing systems, processes and best practice as the business continues to expand.

About You

You will be an experienced Contracts or Projects Manager with a successful background delivering refurbishment projects in occupied buildings. Ideally you will have experience within care homes, healthcare, education, commercial or other live operational environments where planning, communication and attention to detail are essential. Although not essential, all industries will be considered. You will enjoy leading teams, build strong client relationships and take ownership of project delivery from start to finish.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing refurbishment or construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects valued between £250,000 and £3 million.
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment and renovation works.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Client-facing with outstanding communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Good understanding of JCT contracts.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Black CSCS Manager Card.
• Current SMSTS Certificate.
• CITB Managers Health & Safety Test.
• First Aid at Work (preferred).
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction, Asbestos Awareness, Fire Safety Awareness, APM Project Management Qualification.

What We Offer

Joining us means becoming part of an ambitious, growing business where your ideas, experience and leadership will genuinely influence our future success. We offer:

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary (fully negotiable dependent on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• Mileage or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus