Senior Project Manager – Refurbishment Contractor

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £90,000–£100,000 + Package

Sector: Construction / Refurbishment

A well-established refurbishment contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple projects across commercial, healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with a strong main contractor background, capable of managing complex refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee 1–3 refurbishment projects concurrently, depending on size and complexity, with a dedicated Project Manager assigned to each project.
• Manage projects from pre-construction, tender handover and procurement through to construction, practical completion and aftercare.
• Develop, monitor and maintain construction programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Take responsibility for project costs, commercial performance, contractual obligations and profitability.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor appointments, design coordination and technical approvals.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, contractual notifications and programme delays.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety legislation and quality standards from a Principal Contractor's perspective.
• Monitor progress, provide regular client reports and lead project meetings.
• Manage project handovers, final accounts, defects and aftercare.
• Lead and develop Project Managers and wider project teams, ensuring high standards of delivery throughout.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or an experienced Project Manager ready to step up.
• Strong main contractor background within refurbishment and construction.
• Experience delivering commercial, healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical or life sciences projects is advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of construction programming, procurement, contract management and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams through all stages of construction.