Project Manager Construction

Project Manager – Complex Cut & Carve Projects
Location: Central London
Contract: Permanent
Rate: Up to £425 per day (depending on experience)

Red Sky Personnel is partnering with a well-established and growing main contractor that specialises in delivering technically complex refurbishment and structural reconfiguration schemes across London. They are now seeking a Project Manager with strong experience in cut and carve construction to lead high-profile central London projects.

About the Role
This is a hands-on role managing heavy structural alteration projects, including demolition, reconfiguration, temporary works, and build-back phases. These projects often involve working within constrained, live environments and require careful sequencing and coordination with structural engineers, design teams, and subcontractors. You will play a key role in ensuring safety, programme, quality, and commercial objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing cut and carve projects from pre-construction through to handover

• Overseeing complex demolition, retention systems, new steelwork, slab removals, and RC elements

• Ensuring temporary works are properly designed, coordinated, and implemented

• Working closely with engineers, architects, and specialist subcontractors to ensure correct sequencing

• Leading project teams to maintain programme, manage risk, and solve on-site challenges

• Ensuring all health and safety protocols and temporary works procedures are fully adhered to

• Maintaining excellent communication with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering structural alteration, cut and carve, or heavy refurbishment projects

• Strong understanding of temporary works coordination and structural sequencing

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex inner-city construction environments

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or White), First Aid essential

• Temporary Works Coordinator certification highly desirable

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate of up to £425 (depending on experience) – Ltd, PAYE, or Umbrella options available

• Opportunity to work on some of London’s most challenging and rewarding refurbishment schemes

• Autonomy in a delivery-focused role with a supportive senior management team

• Long-term pipeline of work and genuine opportunity for progression

To apply, please submit your CV via the advert or contact Rachel Marrey directly for a confidential conversation. You can also connect on LinkedIn to discuss the role in more detail.