Senior Manager of Construction Jobs

Industrious

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

As a Senior Manager of Construction at Industrious, you will be responsible for leading our UK and European growth, overseeing a team and a portfolio of projects. You will play a critical role in managing and executing the development of high-end commercial interior projects from conception through construction and closeout.You will be accountable for the full project lifecycle, including budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, procurement, and delivery. You will also support departmental strategy and planning, manage and develop vendor relationships, and lead a team of Project Managers.You will be expected to demonstrate strong financial acumen, with proven expertise in compiling, managing, and reporting on project budgets at both portfolio and individual project level. As a senior leader within the team, you will work closely with cross-functional partners such as Design, Sales, Facilities, Real Estate, and Unit Operations to execute projects and develop strategies that improve our internal processes.Your work will be critical to providing a productive, high-quality, and more connected workplace experience for businesses around the world.We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with strong interior architectural knowledge, construction management expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record of delivering high-end commercial interiors on time and on budget. The ideal candidate will have at least 3–5 years in a senior project management role within construction or building design.This position reports directly to the Director of Construction and will be based in London, with travel required across Europe and the UK.

Job Responsibility:

Execute multiple projects simultaneously across various European markets
Deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget, maintaining accountability for cost performance at every stage of delivery
Lead the preparation of detailed project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with approved targets and early identification of potential variances
Manage all phases of projects, including project kick-off, scheduling, design and construction administration, budgeting, and coordination of all internal and external resources
Negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding processes, solicit and level project cost estimates, and lead value engineering exercises
Lead project team meetings and oversee all project communications, including schedules, budgets, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, invoices, change orders, punch lists, and all construction documentation
Develop and maintain project tracking tools and logs such as flow charts, trackers, checklists, SOPs, and templates
Work closely with the Design team to ensure that design intent is maintained through to completion
Collaborate with Real Estate and Legal to identify and manage risks and opportunities related to delivery conditions, financial reconciliation, vendor management, schedule, and budget prior to executing agreements or leases
Partner with Landlord teams throughout the delivery process, setting clear expectations and aligning deliverables at key milestones
Manage a team of Project Managers, overseeing their projects, priorities, and professional development
Establish clear cost management processes across the team, ensuring consistent reporting, financial tracking, and value engineering practices across all projects
Take ownership of developing and maintaining key cross-functional relationships, driving outcomes and ensuring alignment across Design, Facilities, Legal, and Real Estate
Manage overall quality, financial, and schedule performance of your own projects and those of your team
Develop and implement project delivery methods that prioritise speed to market and cost-effective solutions to enable network growth
Build and maintain a strong Pre-Construction process for EU/UK projects, including due diligence, estimating capabilities, and GC partnerships
Establish a multi-country GC and procurement strategy to support the company’s growth objectives
Collaborate regularly with the Senior Director of Construction to track performance, progress, and achievement of key business objectives
Track, coach, and motivate direct reports to ensure exceptional project outcomes
Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure contingencies are in place
Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency, workflows, and processes to increase delivery speed and consistency

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years’ professional experience managing commercial interior, retail, or hospitality construction projects from concept to completion
At least 3 years’ experience managing a team, including direct reports
Proven expertise in compiling and managing construction budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts, with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects within strict financial parameters
Significant experience tracking holistic project financials including estimating, contract negotiation, bid packages, cost reports, and final reconciliation
Experience delivering projects across multiple European countries, navigating local regulations, BREEAM/WELL certification requirements, and multilingual teams
Demonstrated ability to hire, lead, and inspire direct reports to deliver exceptional results, ideally including remote management
Highly effective communicator and presenter, extremely organised, and reliable
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and make sound decisions under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Experience designing and implementing cross-functional frameworks for continuous improvement
Excellent knowledge of construction methods, MEP systems, and architectural coordination
Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and vendors
Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering from an accredited institution preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Project, Smartsheet, Procore, and Adobe Suite
Comfortable engaging in a virtual environment with a distributed, multi-country team
Commitment to modelling Industrious values of integrity, teamwork, and ownership day to day

What we offer:

private healthcare
pension
generous paid time off
professional development grants
Employee Assistance Programme
performance-related bonus pay (up to 12.5% of base salary)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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