Project Manager

Project Manager – Demolition & Enabling Works Central London / City of London Freelance – 12 Months+ Immediate / ASAP Start Competitive Day Rate We are recruiting for an experienced Demolition Project Manager to take responsibility for a complex, live demolition and enabling works project in the City of London. This is a specialist demolition role. You MUST have demonstrable experience managing structural demolition projects, ideally gained working directly for a demolition contractor. Candidates from general construction, new build, fit-out or refurbishment backgrounds without significant demolition experience will not be considered. The project is already live and requires a strong, hands-on Project Manager who can take control of the scheme, quickly understand the programme and methodology, and drive the works through to successful completion. The scheme involves a technically challenging demolition and enabling package within a heavily constrained City of London environment, incorporating structural demolition, extensive temporary works, structural investigations, strip-out, removal of redundant plant, scaffolding, hoists and associated structural alterations. Key Responsibilities * Overall responsibility for the delivery of a live demolition project * Managing and sequencing structural demolition and enabling works * Managing temporary works, structural propping, scaffolding and hoists * Reviewing demolition methodologies, RAMS and sequencing * Managing specialist subcontractors and the site management team * Programming, short-term planning and monitoring progress against programme * Coordinating with structural engineers and temporary works designers * Managing RFIs, design information and technical queries * Managing complex logistics within a constrained City of London environment * Chairing progress meetings and reporting to the client and senior management * Maintaining excellent health & safety standards throughout the works * Managing stakeholder, neighbouring property and third-party interfaces Essential Experience * Strong Project Management experience within the demolition industry * Previous structural demolition project experience is essential * Experience working for a demolition or specialist enabling works contractor * Strong understanding of demolition methodology and sequencing * Good knowledge of temporary works and structural propping * Experience delivering complex demolition projects in constrained environments * Experience operating as the No.1 Project Manager responsible for project delivery * Strong programme, subcontractor and client management skills * SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid * Temporary Works qualification/experience advantageous Please only apply if your CV clearly demonstrates relevant demolition experience. Applications without a substantial demolition background will not be considered. This is a genuine long-term freelance opportunity with approximately 12 months of work available and would suit an experienced Demolition Project Manager looking to take ownership of a technically challenging Central London scheme. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV detailing the demolition projects you have previously managed