Project Manager

Cityscape Recruitment

The Opportunity Our client is a growing and well-established construction business, seeking an experienced Project Manager to support ongoing expansion across multiple high-profile projects. This role has arisen due to continued growth, with appointment timing dependent on identifying the right individual.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering complex and technically challenging schemes.
Project Details
Sector: Heavy Cut & Carve, Retrofit, and New Build
Location: Primarily London-based projects
Project Value: Mid to high-value schemes (confidential)
Scope: Structural alterations, refurbishments, and new build construction
Programme: Strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects The Role
Job Title: Project Manager
Division: Delivery
Based: Site-based (London projects)
Reporting To: Project Director / Divisional Director
Responsible For: Project Team Job Purpose:
To lead the successful delivery of projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and programme targets, ensuring a high-quality service in line with our client’s standards, systems, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Lead and take full responsibility for project delivery teams
Deliver projects to time, cost, quality, and profitability targets
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Manage programme strategy, sequencing, and recovery planning
Identify risks/issues and implement effective solutions
Lead project meetings and present progress updates
Oversee design coordination and review technical documentation
Provide buildability input and value engineering solutions
Manage project risks and escalate where necessary
Produce clear and accurate project reports
Ensure high standards of health & safety compliance
Promote a quality-driven, zero defects culture
Recommend and review subcontractors, systems, and materials
Maintain awareness of project costs and commercial performance
Contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations Candidate Profile You will be an experienced Project Manager with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 10 years’ construction experience
Relevant construction or building-related qualification
Strong knowledge of construction methods and M&E systems
Experience in heavy civil engineering, cut & carve, or complex refurbishments
Strong leadership and team management capability
Good commercial awareness and decision-making ability
Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety compliance
CSCS Card and First Aid certification
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Personal Attributes
Energetic and adaptable
Strong communicator and relationship builder
Organised with effective time management
Solutions-focused with a proactive mindset
Positive attitude with strong drive Additional Information
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Exposure: JCT, NEC, MC/CM
Non-Disclosure Agreement: No
Permission to Advertise: Yes