Senior Project Manager - CAT-A Fit Out

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Location: City of London, EC4 Salary: £90,000 - £105,000 Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Are you a Senior Project Manager from a main contractor background looking for your next major project in the City of London? We have an exclusive opportunity on a £40 million Cat A commercial refurbishment starting September 2025. This is a rare chance to take full ownership of a landmark central London project from pre-construction through to handover — working for a contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery and long-term career development. The Project: • £40 million Cat A commercial refurbishment, City of London • 7 floors of Cat A office space plus small Cat B fit-out • Rooftop extension and basement plant alterations • £18 million MEP subcontract package • Occupied building — live environment logistics throughout • Pre-construction start immediately, on site September 2025 The Role — Senior Project Manager: • Take full ownership and accountability for project delivery • Lead and manage a site team of 8-10 direct reports • Administer the JCT contract throughout the project lifecycle • Guide and challenge the project programmer • Coordinate the £18m MEP package and wider supply chain • Manage central London logistics with existing tenants in occupation • Act as the key point of contact between site, client and senior leadership The Ideal Senior Project Manager Will Have: • A background from a Tier 1 or established main contractor — not freelance • Demonstrable experience delivering major commercial projects at £30m+ value • Strong, working JCT contract knowledge • Solid programme knowledge and the confidence to administer and challenge • Experience managing teams of 8 or more on a single project • A stable employment history — long-term tenure with previous employers • Commercial fit-out or Cat A refurbishment experience preferred • The ability to commute to central London (north of river preferred) The Package: ·         Salary £90,000 - £105,000 depending on experience ·         Travel paid ·         28 days holiday plus bank holidays ·         Private healthcare ·         Immediate pre-construction involvement ·         A contractor with a strong forward pipeline of similar projects To apply for this Senior Project Manager role, click apply now or contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James directly for a confidential conversation. Keywords: Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Construction, Main Contractor, Cat A, Fit Out, JCT, City of London, London, £100k, Refurbishment, MEP, Commercial, Tier 1