Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: East London E3 2SG
Project Value: £16 million
Sector: Urban Distribution / Industrial Warehouse Development
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Reporting To: Construction Director

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £16 million urban distribution warehouse project in East London (E3).

This role requires a senior professional to manage the project and team in its entirety, reporting directly to the Construction Director. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in delivering industrial, logistics, or warehouse projects and be comfortable leading large, complex builds from inception through to completion.

The project involves a high-quality steel-frame warehouse with integrated office accommodation, complex logistics, and tight programme requirements within a live urban environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project and site team in its entirety, reporting directly to the Construction Director.


• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a £16 million urban distribution warehouse project.


• Oversee construction programme, ensuring milestones, quality, and budget targets are achieved.


• Manage site operations including health & safety, logistics, and quality assurance.


• Chair progress, design, and subcontractor coordination meetings.


• Collaborate with commercial and design teams to manage costs, risks, and change control.


• Maintain strong client and consultant relationships through effective communication and reporting.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, and HSEQ standards.


• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to the project and site management teams.


• Oversee procurement schedules, subcontractor management, and resource planning.


• Deliver regular reports on progress, programme, cost, and key project risks.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in project management within UK construction.


• Proven experience delivering industrial, logistics, or warehouse projects valued between £10m-£25m.


• Strong knowledge of steel frame construction, cladding, and M&E coordination.


• Experienced in NEC or JCT Design & Build contracts.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.


• CSCS (Black Card), SMSTS, and First Aid certifications required.


• Based within commutable distance of East London (E3).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £95,000 - £100,000 (DOE)


• Package: Car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and performance bonus


• Lead a flagship urban logistics warehouse project within London.


• Full accountability for project delivery and team leadership.


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To apply, please email your CV to: jacky.t@buildspaceuk.com