Project Manager – Flagship West End Scheme

Location: West End, Central London

Contract Value: £120m+

Role: Project Manager

Sector: Complex Mixed Use / High-End Commercial

Your Next Step – Lead a Landmark Scheme

This scheme represents one of the most significant starts for the business in the capital, a technically demanding redevelopment in a constrained, conservation-sensitive location, delivering some of the highest specification finishes the client has commissioned. The project brings together world-class consultancy teams and repeat client partners on a benchmark West End development.

About the Business

This contractor has a long and established track record of delivering complex construction, refurbishment and construction management projects across London and the South East, building a strong reputation for quality and professionalism over nearly 50 years.

The business:

• Operates with a secure financial platform, low gearing and positive cash reserves.
• Delivers projects ranging from £10m–£120m+ across mixed-use, commercial, residential and bespoke works.
• Has deep experience in cut & carve, structural retrofit and high-specification delivery.
• Values strong leadership, meticulous planning and collaborative client-focused delivery.

What the Role Involves (fit-out biased)

As Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end delivery on this flagship West End project, reporting to senior leadership and working with a multi-disciplinary team. Your core accountabilities will include:

• Project leadership: Ownership from early works through to completion and handover.
• Client engagement: Acting as the principal client-facing lead, shaping decisions, expectations and outcomes.
• Programme control: Managing schedules with precision, identifying risks early and implementing robust mitigation.
• Cost and commercial management: Close collaboration with commercial teams on change control, risk registers and budgetary governance.
• Team leadership: Coordinating site, design and supply chain teams to deliver safely and to the highest standards.
• Quality oversight: Embedding delivery excellence across all disciplines through proactive quality strategies and checks.

Who We’re Looking For

You will be a strong Project Manager with demonstrable experience of delivering high-value, technically complex projects, ideally within tight urban environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven track record managing £30m+ projects with complexity and high client expectations.
• Confidence and capability in client-facing delivery, with strong commercial awareness.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams, driving performance, quality and safety.
• Clear, structured communication and decision-making under pressure.
• Respect for high-end finishes and premium-grade delivery.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a rare chance to lead a high-profile, city-defining scheme, with:

• Exposure to senior leadership and repeat client partners.
• A challenging, rewarding project that will elevate your portfolio.
• A supportive business with a strong reputation and financial stability.

If you are looking to step up into a visible, high-impact Project Manager role on one of the West End’s most exciting developments, this opportunity is designed for you.