Senior Project Manager

  • Cityscape Recruitment
  • 15/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Project Manager
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package
Location: Hertfordshire
Sector: Design & Build / Education Interiors & Refurbishment

An established and growing design, fit-out and refurbishment specialist is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its leadership team. The business delivers high-quality interior design, refurbishment and furniture solutions exclusively within the education sector, partnering with schools, colleges and universities across the UK and internationally. The company offers fully integrated design, project delivery and manufacturing capabilities, delivering innovative learning environments from concept through to completion

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager looking to take ownership of complex, high-value projects while working closely with directors, designers, commercial teams and clients.

The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple refurbishment and fit-out projects within live educational environments.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Leading projects from pre-construction through to completion
  • Managing programme, quality, budget and client expectations
  • Overseeing site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with education-sector clients
  • Managing project risks and resolving issues proactively
  • Coordinating internal design, manufacturing and delivery teams
  • Providing regular project reporting to senior management
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within commercial fit-out, interiors, refurbishment or design & build
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent commercial awareness and programme management capability
  • Ability to lead project teams and drive successful outcomes
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety and construction best practice
  • Education sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer
  • Salary up to £90,000
  • Attractive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a market-leading specialist within the education sector
  • High-profile and rewarding projects that positively impact learning environments
  • Collaborative and supportive leadership team
  • Long-term career progression opportunities