Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager – Structural Refurb & Fit-Out
Central London | £110k–£120k + very solid package | Start Spring
Some projects are new build — clean lines, blank canvases, the comforting illusion of control.
These are not those projects.
This is the world of heavy refurbishment and high-end fit-out, where the building has opinions, the programme is more of a living document, and every “small change” arrives with a meeting
A long-established, genuinely market-leading contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager to run £15m–£25m (and bigger) central London schemes — the kind that reward calm authority, not volume.
They’re not after buzzwords, vision statements, or someone who calls everything a journey. They’d just like someone very good at delivering complicated projects without turning it into theatre.
The reality of the role
Major refurbishments with significant fit-out scope
Tight sites, live environments, and neighbours who definitely work from home
Lots of moving parts, all expecting to move firstWhat you’ll actually do
Run programmes that people reluctantly admit are sensible
Procure works in a way that still looks clever a year later
Lead teams without motivational speeches
Keep clients informed, reassured, and occasionally surprised (in a good way)
Deliver a high-quality scheme while making it look almost straightforwardWhat they’re hoping you bring to the party
Proper heavy refurb + fit-out experience
A track record of delivering projects of real scale
Career stability (they like people who stay long enough to fix the snagging list)
A calm, pragmatic approach to the inevitable chaosWhy it’s worth a look
Excellent salary and bonus
Financially robust, respected business
Interesting, complex London pipeline
Adults running the place — minimal noise, maximum competenceIf you’d like to run projects where experience is noticed, understatement is welcome, and nobody says “let’s circle back” unless they absolutely have to — get in touch for a confidential chat.
Spencer Wade | (phone number removed) | (url removed)