Project Manager in EC1

Job DescriptionFreelance On-Site Project Manager - Residential Refurbishment Location: Fulham, London Contract: 6–9 Months Rate: £300–£350 per day A London contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance On-Site Project Manager to take full responsibility for delivering a £2.5 million residential refurbishment and extension project in Fulham. This exciting scheme involves the refurbishment and conversion of an existing residential building into a high-quality 42-bedroom HMO, together with the construction of a new basement beneath the garden and a three-storey extension above the existing structure. The project is already live on site, with Phase 1 running until the end of the year and Phase 2 completing in March, offering a long-term freelance assignment. The Role As the on-site Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring it is completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Managing all on-site operations from refurbishment through to completion. * Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site logistics. * Driving the construction programme and ensuring key milestones are achieved. * Maintaining exceptional health and safety standards. * Overseeing quality assurance across all stages of the project. * Liaising with clients, consultants and the commercial team. * Managing complex structural refurbishment, basement construction and extension works. * Producing regular progress updates and proactively resolving site issues. * Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the programme, specification and budget. Requirements * Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering residential refurbishment and extension projects. * Experience managing projects valued at £2 million or above. * Strong knowledge of structural alterations, refurbishment, fit-out and extension works. * Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills. * Ability to manage live projects and drive programme performance. * Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications. * Available to start at short notice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor on a technically challenging residential scheme, taking ownership of a project from its current construction phase through to successful completion