Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Smart Building Technology

Location: Greater London (client sites, with office and hybrid flexibility)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

The Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale, multi-technology smart building projects. These typically span ICT cabling, networking, security, AV, BMS, IoT systems and MSI services, with project values of £5m+.

The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of project delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and programme objectives are met. You will manage a team of Project Managers and engineers while working closely with commercial, design, and operations colleagues. A strong technical background, financial acumen, and excellent client-facing skills are essential.

This role suits someone who is both strategic and hands-on: comfortable leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing client relationships at a senior level, and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Bidding

Support high-value and complex tenders with input on delivery strategy, programme, and cost validation.

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Work with technical and commercial teams to shape solutions and ensure they are deliverable.

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Represent the delivery function at client presentations and bid interviews.

Project Mobilisation

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Define methodology, programmes, and resource planning at project initiation.

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Lead mobilisation meetings and coordinate across multiple technology disciplines.

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Ensure dashboards, schedules, risk registers, and key deliverables are in place prior to commencement.

Project Delivery

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Provide senior leadership and oversight across multiple workstreams.

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Monitor progress, risks, and budgets, ensuring corrective action where required.

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Carry out quality assurance and site inspections to maintain project standards.

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Manage financials, including valuations, invoicing, and reporting.

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Lead client reporting sessions and progress reviews.

Handover & Close-Out

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Oversee testing, commissioning, and sign-off in line with contractual requirements.

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Ensure O&M manuals, warranties, and handover documentation are delivered to a high standard.

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Coordinate with support teams for a smooth transition to ongoing service and maintenance.

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Capture lessons learned and ensure snag resolution.

Financial & Commercial Management

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Own the project budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control.

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Monitor financial risks, changes, and opportunities.

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Lead regular financial reporting to stakeholders.

Client & Stakeholder Management

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Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.

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Build and maintain trusted relationships across all parties.

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Resolve escalations and ensure client satisfaction.

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Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners effectively.

Health & Safety

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Champion health and safety across all sites.

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Ensure compliance with relevant standards and company policies.

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Promote a culture of continuous improvement in HSE practices.

About You

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10+ years’ experience managing large, multi-technology projects (AV, ICT, security, networking, BMS, IoT).

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Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and managing Project Managers.

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Commercially and financially astute with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.

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Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with a track record of building strong relationships.

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Organised, proactive, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment