Job Description:

Project Manager

We are working with a leading main contractor delivering a technically complex programme on one of London's most prestigious landmark developments. This unique project involves the conservation and refurbishment of a nationally significant Grade I Listed structure, requiring the highest levels of engineering, project management and heritage sensitivity.

Due to the complexity and scale of the works, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of the planning, coordination and delivery of extensive temporary works, structural and scaffolding packages.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of construction, structural engineering, temporary works and heritage conservation, managing a technically demanding programme where engineering excellence must be balanced with the protection of historic fabric.

Reporting into senior project leadership, you will act as a key interface between the client, consultants, principal contractors, heritage stakeholders and specialist subcontractors, ensuring that safety, engineering, programme, commercial and conservation objectives are successfully aligned throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking overall responsibility for the successful planning and delivery of complex temporary works and structural packages from concept through to completion
• Developing and implementing project delivery strategies to achieve programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, design, construction and heritage disciplines
• Managing complex temporary works packages, including scaffolding, temporary steel structures, foundations, support systems, access and protection schemes
• Coordinating temporary works designers, structural engineers, consultants and specialist contractors
• Reviewing and challenging engineering proposals to ensure technical robustness, buildability and compliance
• Ensuring temporary works are designed and delivered in accordance with relevant industry standards and established procedures
• Managing site delivery through detailed planning, sequencing and coordination of installation works
• Monitoring contractor and subcontractor performance across multiple work fronts
• Driving safe systems of work and ensuring effective implementation of temporary works procedures
• Monitoring programme progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain critical project milestones
• Ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications and quality standards
• Working closely with conservation specialists to ensure construction and engineering activities are sympathetic to the historic fabric of the building
• Acting as a key interface between the client, principal contractor, design consultants, Historic England representatives, conservation officers and specialist contractors
• Chairing project and stakeholder meetings, providing clear technical, programme and project updates
• Preparing project reports and presenting progress, risks and key issues to senior project leadership
• Managing technical and operational challenges throughout the construction phase and driving effective solutions

Requirements

• Proven experience operating as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager within a complex construction or engineering environment
• Strong experience managing temporary works, structural or specialist engineering packages
• Experience with complex scaffolding, temporary steel, support structures, access systems or similar temporary works
• Strong understanding of engineering coordination, construction sequencing and site delivery
• Experience managing specialist contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong technical and commercial awareness with the ability to manage programme, risk and delivery objectives
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working across clients, consultants, contractors and specialist stakeholders
• Experience working within technically challenging, live or sensitive environments
• Strong understanding of health & safety, temporary works procedures and construction compliance
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Relevant construction or engineering qualifications preferred
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of London's most prestigious landmark developments
• Exposure to highly complex structural, temporary works and engineering packages
• The opportunity to work alongside leading engineering, construction and heritage specialists
• A technically challenging project with significant responsibility and visibility
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to contribute to a project of genuine national and historical significance

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to take a leading role on one of London's most technically challenging and prestigious construction programmes.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV or alternatively contact Andreas in our London office on (phone number removed) or (url removed).