Location: Central London
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (DOE)
Sector: Commercial Fit-Out / Refurbishment
Contract Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join a well-established commercial construction and fit-out contractor delivering complex, high-value refurbishment projects across London.
This is a key site leadership role on a large, landmark commercial refurbishment, initially valued at £31m and expected to grow to £40m. The project involves transforming an existing, occupied commercial building into a flagship corporate environment, requiring strong planning, coordination and on-site leadership.
The Project
The scheme is a major commercial refurbishment and fit-out, including:
High-end reception and entrance upgrades
Extensive lower ground amenity spaces including leisure, social and meeting areas
Rooftop terrace works with landscaped external areas
Installation of new lift cores and lobbies
Significant external hard and soft landscaping
Complex phased delivery within an occupied building The Role
As Senior Construction Manager, you will sit below the Project Manager and above the Construction Managers, acting as the day-to-day driving force on site.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and coordinating Construction Managers and subcontractors
Driving site programme, sequencing and short-term planning
Overseeing multiple workstreams and high-value packages
Ensuring high standards of health & safety, quality and compliance
Managing logistics and site setup within a constrained, live environment
Acting as a key interface between site teams, the Project Manager and the supply chain The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager or strong Construction Manager ready to step up
Background in commercial fit-out and/or refurbishment projects
Confident managing site teams and subcontractors on complex schemes
Strong understanding of phased delivery and working in occupied buildings
Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach What's On Offer
£65,000 - £75,000 salary, depending on experience
Long-term opportunity with a stable, growing contractor
High-profile London project with strong career visibility
Supportive project team and clear reporting structure If you're a Senior Construction Manager looking for a role where you can lead site delivery, influence outcomes and be central to a major project's success, this is an excellent opportunity