We are supporting an established national contractor (-600M T/O) with an expanding London business in their search for an experienced Senior Project Manager (PD) to join their London team. The business delivers complex, high-value projects with a focus on both; Healthcare (hospitals & clinics) and complex Commercial refurb (cut & carve), with Project values ranging from -20M - -150M.Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of projects, overseeing all site-based activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership across projects and operational teams
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, environmental, and legislative standards
• Drive programme, cost, and commercial performance, including budget ownership and CVR oversight
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Lead, motivate, and resource project teams to achieve high performance and morale
• Monitor project risk, contractual compliance, and commercial protection measures
• Support business development, bid leadership, and negotiated work winning
• Contribute to strategic planning, stakeholder reporting, and operational reviews
• Strengthen and develop the subcontractor supply chain and continuous improvement initiatives

You will have:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role and stable career progression with a main contractor
• Strong track record delivering projects across healthcare and/or Commercial refurb (structural).
• Detailed knowledge of Design & Build, JCT and NEC contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management capability
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead high-performing teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive project planning and delivery outcomes

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