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Senior Project Manager / Project Director South West & North West London | Flagship £60m Project Portfolio Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction business with an annual turnover of approximately £25m and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the residential, hospitality and mixed-use sectors. With an exciting pipeline of work and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, they are now seeking a senior leader to spearhead the delivery of two major schemes in London. The Opportunity This is a rare chance to lead the delivery of two landmark projects, each valued at approximately £30m, offering significant responsibility and visibility within the business: * A 9-storey residential development * A 200+ bedroom new build hotel Located across South West London, these projects represent key strategic schemes for the company and will provide the successful candidate with the platform to make a genuine impact on the business's future growth. The Role Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take full ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring programmes, budgets, quality standards and client expectations are consistently achieved. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the successful delivery of both projects through all stages of the construction lifecycle. * Providing strategic oversight across programme, procurement, commercial performance and risk management. * Managing and mentoring site-based teams, including Senior Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and Site Administrators. * Working closely with the Technical Manager to drive design coordination and resolve project challenges. * Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders. * Ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, quality and operational excellence. * Driving project performance and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. About You We're keen to speak with experienced construction professionals who can demonstrate: * A proven track record delivering major new-build projects valued at £20m-£30m+. * Experience operating as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director within a main contractor environment. * Strong residential, hotel, mixed-use or living sector experience. * Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing teams. * Strong commercial awareness and the ability to oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * A hands-on approach combined with the strategic capability to drive complex projects to a successful conclusion. What's on Offer? * The opportunity to lead two flagship London developments. * A key position within a respected and growing family-owned contractor. * Genuine autonomy and influence over major projects. * Long-term career progression within an ambitious business. * Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of key projects and play a pivotal role in the growth of a successful contractor, we'd love to hear from you