Project Manager

Project Manager – £60M Student Accommodation Scheme – Elephant & Castle, London
Tier 2 Main Contractor | Permanent | Start Late 2025

A leading Tier 2 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a major £50–60M student accommodation project in Elephant & Castle, London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive business with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-quality new-build schemes across the capital.

The Project
This landmark 27-storey student accommodation building presents a technically challenging and rewarding opportunity. The site is a tight “postage stamp” footprint, situated adjacent to a railway embankment, requiring meticulous planning and coordination. The project will involve clipping the core and bringing the frame up, demanding a strong technical understanding and proven delivery experience on similar high-rise or constrained city centre developments.

The Role
As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery in line with design, programme, and quality objectives. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team, working closely with design, commercial, and operational leads to drive progress and maintain exceptional standards throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee all on-site operations from early works to handover.

* Manage the project team and coordinate sub-contractors to meet key programme milestones.

* Drive quality, safety, and compliance in all aspects of the build.

* Liaise with clients, consultants, and external stakeholders.

* Ensure robust documentation, reporting, and risk management procedures.

* Lead progress meetings, reporting regularly to the Project Director.

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex new-build schemes (£40M+).

* Strong technical knowledge, particularly with high-rise concrete frame structures.

* Experience managing projects on tight or constrained inner-city sites.

* Excellent programme management and problem-solving skills.

* Background in student accommodation, residential, or mixed-use developments preferred.

Remuneration:

* Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)

* Long-term career progression within a growing, reputable contractor

This is a standout opportunity for a technically adept, delivery-focused Project Manager to take on a high-profile London scheme and develop within a strong Tier 2 main contracting business.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion