Construction Manager – Super-Prime Heritage Residential

Location:  South West London

Salary:  £80,000 – £100,000 + package

Type:  Permanent  |  Full-time

We're seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead delivery on the restoration of a Grade II* listed residence in South West London, Jacobean in origin with Georgian and Victorian layers, including a new two-storey basement. As Construction Manager you'll take charge of the construction effort, programme, site team, subcontractors and quality, while working closely with the design team and the client.

A delivery-led role for a Construction Manager who owns the build and the standard.

Responsibilities

As Construction Manager, you will:

• Lead construction delivery from pre-construction planning through to completion
• Manage the site team and subcontractor packages
• Own the programme, drive progress and hold quality to a super-prime benchmark
• Integrate complex structural works and the two-storey basement
• Ensure modern systems are concealed within the historic fabric
• Work hand in hand with architects, engineers, interior designers and heritage specialists
• Support budget and contract management (JCT, bespoke)
• Liaise on listed-building and conservation requirements

You'll need

• 10+ years as a Construction Manager or senior delivery lead on prime London residential
• Heritage refurbishment and complex basement experience (£10m+)
• Strong programme, subcontractor and quality management
• Knowledge of Georgian, Palladian and Victorian detailing
• Confidence across both traditional craft and modern building technology
• Comfort interfacing with conservation bodies and private clients
• RICS, CIOB or APM preferred; SPAB or IHBC heritage training a plus

On offer

• £80,000–£100,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• A career-defining build on a truly iconic home

If you're a Construction Manager ready for a landmark heritage project, get in touch with Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James Recruitment.