Project Manager
Project Manager – 22 Kingsway, London WC2B – Student Accommodation Scheme
Tier 2 Main Contractor | £Multi-Million Refurbishment & Extension | Permanent
A well-established Tier 2 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team and lead the delivery of a high-profile student accommodation development at 22 Kingsway, London WC2B 6LE.
This exciting city-centre scheme involves the removal of the existing roof slab, replacement of the 8th-floor structure, and a two-storey upward extension to create a modern 360-bed student accommodation development (35% affordable). The project also includes two ground-floor retail units and a range of sustainability features, such as solar panels, SuDS systems, green and blue roofs, and a landscaped rooftop terrace.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the project from pre-construction through to completion.
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Manage the site and delivery team, ensuring quality, programme, and safety standards are achieved.
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Coordinate all subcontractor and design team activities.
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Oversee structural alterations, refurbishment, and new-build elements.
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Maintain strong communication with the client, consultants, and stakeholders.
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Report progress and key project metrics to senior management.
About You
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Proven experience managing complex city-centre refurbishment or mixed-use schemes, ideally with structural alterations or extensions.
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Strong background in main contracting, with experience in student accommodation or residential projects.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
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Technically astute, with the ability to coordinate challenging structural and architectural works.
The Company
This contractor has an outstanding reputation for delivering student accommodation, residential, and mixed-use projects across London and the South East. They offer a stable pipeline of work, long-term career progression, and a collaborative working culture.
📍 Location: 22 Kingsway, London WC2B 6LE
🏗️ Project: Student Accommodation – 360 Bedrooms + Retail Units
🏢 Scope: Roof removal, 8th-floor replacement, two-storey upward extension, sustainability upgrades
💰 Contractor Type: Tier 2 Main Contractor