Senior Project Manager – Commercial Fit-Out (Mechanical Bias)

Senior Project Manager – Commercial Fit-Out (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Central London
Salary: £115,000 + Comprehensive Package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading construction and fit-out contractor delivering high-profile commercial projects across Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex commercial fit-out schemes from pre-construction through to handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing multiple stakeholders, managing programme delivery, controlling project budgets, and ensuring exceptional quality standards on fast-paced commercial fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of commercial fit-out projects across Central London.
• Take full ownership of project performance, including programme, budget, quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and supply chain partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Drive commercial performance and support the achievement of project margin targets.
• Chair client and stakeholder meetings, providing regular progress updates and managing expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Support business growth through strong client relationships and repeat business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop project delivery teams, promoting a high-performance culture.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong background delivering commercial fit-out projects in live and occupied environments.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Excellent understanding of project planning, programme management, procurement, and commercial controls.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience managing project budgets and delivering against profitability targets.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and industry best practice.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering high-value commercial office fit-out projects in Central London.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, client-focused, and solution-oriented.

Package & Benefits

• £115,000 Basic Salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Summer Bonus (typically up to 10% of salary)
  • Christmas Bonus (typically up to 10% of salary)
• Project Completion Bonus
  • Additional performance-related bonus linked to project margin and delivery targets
• Full Travel & Expenses Covered
• Company Phone & Laptop
• Long-term career progression within a growing and successful business

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