Senior Project Manager - CAT-A Fit Out

Location: City of London, EC4

Salary: £90,000 - £105,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a Senior Project Manager from a main contractor background looking for your next major project in the City of London? We have an exclusive opportunity on a £40 million Cat A commercial refurbishment starting September 2025.

This is a rare chance to take full ownership of a landmark central London project from pre-construction through to handover — working for a contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery and long-term career development.

The Project:

• £40 million Cat A commercial refurbishment, City of London

• 7 floors of Cat A office space plus small Cat B fit-out

• Rooftop extension and basement plant alterations

• £18 million MEP subcontract package

• Occupied building — live environment logistics throughout

• Pre-construction start immediately, on site September 2025

The Role — Senior Project Manager:

• Take full ownership and accountability for project delivery

• Lead and manage a site team of 8-10 direct reports

• Administer the JCT contract throughout the project lifecycle

• Guide and challenge the project programmer

• Coordinate the £18m MEP package and wider supply chain

• Manage central London logistics with existing tenants in occupation

• Act as the key point of contact between site, client and senior leadership

The Ideal Senior Project Manager Will Have:

• A background from a Tier 1 or established main contractor — not freelance

• Demonstrable experience delivering major commercial projects at £30m+ value

• Strong, working JCT contract knowledge

• Solid programme knowledge and the confidence to administer and challenge

• Experience managing teams of 8 or more on a single project

• A stable employment history — long-term tenure with previous employers

• Commercial fit-out or Cat A refurbishment experience preferred

• The ability to commute to central London (north of river preferred)

The Package:

·         Salary £90,000 - £105,000 depending on experience

·         Travel paid

·         28 days holiday plus bank holidays

·         Private healthcare

·         Immediate pre-construction involvement

·         A contractor with a strong forward pipeline of similar projects

To apply for this Senior Project Manager role, click apply now or contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James directly for a confidential conversation.

Keywords: Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Construction, Main Contractor, Cat A, Fit Out, JCT, City of London, London, £100k, Refurbishment, MEP, Commercial, Tier 1