Project Manager

Freelance On-Site Project Manager - Residential Refurbishment

Location: Fulham, London

Contract: 6–9 Months

Rate: £300–£350 per day

A London contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance On-Site Project Manager to take full responsibility for delivering a £2.5 million residential refurbishment and extension project in Fulham.

This exciting scheme involves the refurbishment and conversion of an existing residential building into a high-quality 42-bedroom HMO, together with the construction of a new basement beneath the garden and a three-storey extension above the existing structure.

The project is already live on site, with Phase 1 running until the end of the year and Phase 2 completing in March, offering a long-term freelance assignment.

The Role

As the on-site Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring it is completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all on-site operations from refurbishment through to completion.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site logistics.
• Driving the construction programme and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Maintaining exceptional health and safety standards.
• Overseeing quality assurance across all stages of the project.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and the commercial team.
• Managing complex structural refurbishment, basement construction and extension works.
• Producing regular progress updates and proactively resolving site issues.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the programme, specification and budget.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering residential refurbishment and extension projects.
• Experience managing projects valued at £2 million or above.
• Strong knowledge of structural alterations, refurbishment, fit-out and extension works.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage live projects and drive programme performance.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications.
• Available to start at short notice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor on a technically challenging residential scheme, taking ownership of a project from its current construction phase through to successful completion.