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About this role:
We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to act as the primary lead for delivering a full refurbishment of a large residential property starting mid September 2025.
This hire is to drive and own the overall project programme, to set key milestones, manage the critical path and meet deadlines. The hire is to manage any variations to the contract and constantly flag risks and/or issues.
The candidate must have experience in high-end residential refurbishment projects (ideally 10+ years) and be able to troubleshoot design and/or build queries, serving as the key conduit between our design and build team members, plus our third party subcontractors.
This role requires the ability to pull a team together, be proactive in reporting on status, resolving issues and have an excellent attention to detail.
Overarching responsibilities include:
Duties to include, but not be limited to;
INTEGRATED PROGRAMME:
● Driving the programme delivery - set the critical path and the key milestones (including client decision deadlines), own it, chase actions + flag and mitigate delays.
● Set up and own all the required meetings (including monthly on-site progress meetings) - run the meeting, take minutes, circulate any required actions + chase/ follow up.
● Provide the MD and Contracts Manager with a weekly project update in our Weekly Delivery Meetings.
VARIATIONS:
● Flag variations to scope, and provide estimations for the time and materials required (plus encourage our Site Managers and Project Architects to do the same).
● Record all variations in our Master Document, and ensure they are priced by the Contracts Manager or Managing Director prior to our monthly Client applications.
● Proactively flag when variations need urgent approval from the Clients, so as not to delay the construction programme.
SITE INFORMATION + LABOUR:
● Own the pre-construction mobilisation, such as pre-start meetings with the Project Architect and Contracts Manager, creation of our CPP, RAMS and COSHH (alongside our Site Manager), compilation of the H&S file, agree the site set up and security strategy with our Site Manager, etc.
● Issue a full “release of information” schedule at the start of the job - key dates for each piece of information required from the architects, and chase against these.
● Set weekly targets with our Site Manager, and ensure they have all they need (information, labour resource, materials) to complete the construction tasks in the most productive sequence.
TECHNICAL EXERTISE:
● Coordinate the delivery of the Architectural design - check what has been proposed by the Structural Engineer and flag any discrepancies or gaps in information.
● Coordinate the delivery of the Structural Engineer design (in particular beam size and connections, temporary works design and reinforcement detailing).
● Coordinate the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing design - ensuring there are no gaps in the design brief and details required from the Project Architect.
● Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure they have all the required details from the Project Architect and liaise with them daily on any ‘how-to’ questions.
● Survey the site and ‘setting out’ regularly; update the Site Manager & Project Architect as needed, to ensure all drawings reflect up-to-date information (+VR for reference check).
● Sense check levels, datums and build-ups which the Project Architect has specified, and instruct the Site Managers accordingly.
● Gather information for all technical packages required for the job early on and agree when items need to be measured and ordered (e.g. steels, bricks, AC, sprinklers, lintels, windows, doors, brick slips, UFH components, finishing materials, paints etc).
● Check the accuracy of fabrication and/ or technical package drawings from the Project Architect and third party suppliers and ‘status’ the drawing.
● Measure, source & order design technical packages and specific build materials (against spec and budget), as well as follow up and check quality once onsite.
● Monitor the quality of the works completed on site and flag any concerns to the Managing Director
● Resolving technical issues onsite and over the phone daily.
EXTERNAL TRADES + SUPPLIERS + TECHNICAL TRADES + UTILITIES + BUILDING CONTROL:
● Organise the agreed subcontractors, suppliers, technical packages (e.g. windows, doors, architectural joinery), utilities and building control - request, review and sign off on all RAMS and insurance documents prior to bona-fide subcontractors starting on site.
● Ensure that for utility upgrades, all information is ready and pre-installation actions are complete.
● Own the Subcontractor & Third Party Supplier Tracker within our Master Document.
● To reconcile third party subcontractor and supplier invoices prior to submitting to our Accounts team for payment (i.e. check works complete on site vs money paid to date and remaining balance payable, plus any variations agreed).
● Proactively request invoices from third party subcontractors and suppliers, and upload them to Xero (our accounting software) the week prior to our monthly Client application, and prior to the accounts’ team’s weekly cash flow meetings.
JOINERY & FF&E COORDINATION:
● To liaise with the Project Architect to understand the full architectural joinery and cabinetry scope for the project
● To work with our Design & Production Manager and Contracts Manager on the coordination of the architectural joinery and cabinetry installation schedule and ensure all critical path deadlines for these have been communicated to the Contracts Manager
● Order FF&E once signed off by the Architect/Clients.
● Manage delivery according to business needs - supplier to ideally hold larger items such as baths and shower screens, and deliver them straight to site when needed. Rest of the items to be delivered to our office for safe keeping.
● Ensure all items are quality checked upon delivery, and any queries to be addressed with the supplier in a timely manner.
CLOSE OUT + POST PROJECT:
● Oversee the finishing stages and close out of the programme - work closely with the Site Manager on the delivery of a 3 to 4 month close-out programme, including circulating and chasing individuals on their actions.
● Own the O+M manual and handover process, including a handover meeting with clients in their new home (i.e. client walk-around and “how to” with particular systems such as heating/hot water, towel radiators, AV, etc.)
If you are interested, please get in touch with Philippa and Gem at recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you’re interested and suitable for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025
We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to act as the primary lead for delivering a full refurbishment of a large residential property starting mid September 2025.
This hire is to drive and own the overall project programme, to set key milestones, manage the critical path and meet deadlines. The hire is to manage any variations to the contract and constantly flag risks and/or issues.
The candidate must have experience in high-end residential refurbishment projects (ideally 10+ years) and be able to troubleshoot design and/or build queries, serving as the key conduit between our design and build team members, plus our third party subcontractors.
This role requires the ability to pull a team together, be proactive in reporting on status, resolving issues and have an excellent attention to detail.
Overarching responsibilities include:
- To be the single person in charge of the project’s delivery, reporting to our Managing Director.
- To drive key milestones and the critical path items, and direct work efforts to meet these targets.
- To coordinate the required information from both the office and site teams.
- To ensure that any risks and/or issues are identified, flagged, and managed.
- To resolve setting out and technical details on site.
- To procure all technical packages (including steels, lintels, posi joists, external doors and windows, rooflights, etc.)
- To coordinate specialist trades (such as MEP engineers, structural waterproofing, kemper waterproofing, lead workers, scaffolders, joinery fitters, french polishers, etc).
Duties to include, but not be limited to;
INTEGRATED PROGRAMME:
● Driving the programme delivery - set the critical path and the key milestones (including client decision deadlines), own it, chase actions + flag and mitigate delays.
● Set up and own all the required meetings (including monthly on-site progress meetings) - run the meeting, take minutes, circulate any required actions + chase/ follow up.
● Provide the MD and Contracts Manager with a weekly project update in our Weekly Delivery Meetings.
VARIATIONS:
● Flag variations to scope, and provide estimations for the time and materials required (plus encourage our Site Managers and Project Architects to do the same).
● Record all variations in our Master Document, and ensure they are priced by the Contracts Manager or Managing Director prior to our monthly Client applications.
● Proactively flag when variations need urgent approval from the Clients, so as not to delay the construction programme.
SITE INFORMATION + LABOUR:
● Own the pre-construction mobilisation, such as pre-start meetings with the Project Architect and Contracts Manager, creation of our CPP, RAMS and COSHH (alongside our Site Manager), compilation of the H&S file, agree the site set up and security strategy with our Site Manager, etc.
● Issue a full “release of information” schedule at the start of the job - key dates for each piece of information required from the architects, and chase against these.
● Set weekly targets with our Site Manager, and ensure they have all they need (information, labour resource, materials) to complete the construction tasks in the most productive sequence.
TECHNICAL EXERTISE:
● Coordinate the delivery of the Architectural design - check what has been proposed by the Structural Engineer and flag any discrepancies or gaps in information.
● Coordinate the delivery of the Structural Engineer design (in particular beam size and connections, temporary works design and reinforcement detailing).
● Coordinate the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing design - ensuring there are no gaps in the design brief and details required from the Project Architect.
● Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure they have all the required details from the Project Architect and liaise with them daily on any ‘how-to’ questions.
● Survey the site and ‘setting out’ regularly; update the Site Manager & Project Architect as needed, to ensure all drawings reflect up-to-date information (+VR for reference check).
● Sense check levels, datums and build-ups which the Project Architect has specified, and instruct the Site Managers accordingly.
● Gather information for all technical packages required for the job early on and agree when items need to be measured and ordered (e.g. steels, bricks, AC, sprinklers, lintels, windows, doors, brick slips, UFH components, finishing materials, paints etc).
● Check the accuracy of fabrication and/ or technical package drawings from the Project Architect and third party suppliers and ‘status’ the drawing.
● Measure, source & order design technical packages and specific build materials (against spec and budget), as well as follow up and check quality once onsite.
● Monitor the quality of the works completed on site and flag any concerns to the Managing Director
● Resolving technical issues onsite and over the phone daily.
EXTERNAL TRADES + SUPPLIERS + TECHNICAL TRADES + UTILITIES + BUILDING CONTROL:
● Organise the agreed subcontractors, suppliers, technical packages (e.g. windows, doors, architectural joinery), utilities and building control - request, review and sign off on all RAMS and insurance documents prior to bona-fide subcontractors starting on site.
● Ensure that for utility upgrades, all information is ready and pre-installation actions are complete.
● Own the Subcontractor & Third Party Supplier Tracker within our Master Document.
● To reconcile third party subcontractor and supplier invoices prior to submitting to our Accounts team for payment (i.e. check works complete on site vs money paid to date and remaining balance payable, plus any variations agreed).
● Proactively request invoices from third party subcontractors and suppliers, and upload them to Xero (our accounting software) the week prior to our monthly Client application, and prior to the accounts’ team’s weekly cash flow meetings.
JOINERY & FF&E COORDINATION:
● To liaise with the Project Architect to understand the full architectural joinery and cabinetry scope for the project
● To work with our Design & Production Manager and Contracts Manager on the coordination of the architectural joinery and cabinetry installation schedule and ensure all critical path deadlines for these have been communicated to the Contracts Manager
● Order FF&E once signed off by the Architect/Clients.
● Manage delivery according to business needs - supplier to ideally hold larger items such as baths and shower screens, and deliver them straight to site when needed. Rest of the items to be delivered to our office for safe keeping.
● Ensure all items are quality checked upon delivery, and any queries to be addressed with the supplier in a timely manner.
CLOSE OUT + POST PROJECT:
● Oversee the finishing stages and close out of the programme - work closely with the Site Manager on the delivery of a 3 to 4 month close-out programme, including circulating and chasing individuals on their actions.
● Own the O+M manual and handover process, including a handover meeting with clients in their new home (i.e. client walk-around and “how to” with particular systems such as heating/hot water, towel radiators, AV, etc.)
If you are interested, please get in touch with Philippa and Gem at recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you’re interested and suitable for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025
To apply for any of our Architectural openings, please send your CV, Portfolio and Cover Letter to Lizzie at hello@fraherandfindlay.com