OCS are currently recruiting for an experienced No.1 Project Manager to join a leading main contractor on a circa -90m major scheme in West London.

This is a high-profile, fast-paced project requiring a Project Manager who is used to taking ownership of major construction projects and operating at a senior level across delivery, client management, SHE, quality and project documentation.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in delivering major shell & core projects, rather than coming predominantly from a residential or housing background.

The Project

The scheme is a circa -90m development in Southall, with a significant shell & core element encompassing:

• Major civils and groundworks

• Structural frame

• Building envelope

• Landscaping

• Utilities and infrastructure

• Coordination of multiple specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners

The project is being delivered at pace, with the client based on site. As a result, this is a highly client-facing position, where communication, professionalism and the ability to build strong working relationships will be critical.

The Role

As the No.1 Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring the scheme is delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

You will lead the site delivery team and supply chain while maintaining a close and proactive relationship with the client.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overall leadership and management of the project delivery team

• Driving programme, progress and project performance

• Managing the delivery of major shell & core works

• Leading and coordinating subcontractors and the wider supply chain

• Acting as the principal day-to-day interface with the client

• Maintaining the highest standards of SHE

• Ensuring robust project documentation and reporting

• Driving QA and quality assurance throughout the project

• Managing inspections, ITPs, quality records and close-out

• Identifying and resolving construction and programme issues proactively

• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design, specification and contractual requirements

• Leading project meetings and providing clear reporting to senior management and the client

• Managing project risk and maintaining a strong focus on delivery

About You

We are looking for an experienced No.1 Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering major construction projects, ideally -50m+ in value.

Your background should demonstrate significant experience across:

Civils | Structure | Envelope | Landscaping | Utilities

Importantly, this role is not suited to someone whose experience is predominantly residential or housing-led.

The project environment is fast-paced and complex, so we are looking for someone who is accustomed to working within major projects where programme, quality, SHE, documentation and client expectations are under constant scrutiny.

You will need to be:

• A proven No.1 Project Manager

• Experienced in major shell & core construction

• Strong technically, operationally and commercially

• Highly client-facing and confident dealing with senior stakeholders

• Extremely organised, with excellent attention to detail

• Fully switched on to SHE, QA and project documentation

• Comfortable managing complex subcontractors and supply chains

• Able to work at pace and make decisions under pressure

• A strong communicator and natural leader

• Able to demonstrate a successful track record of delivering major projects

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an established No.1 Project Manager to take a leading role on a major -90m scheme with significant client exposure and responsibility for project delivery.

If your background is in major shell & core construction and you are looking for a challenging, fast-moving project where strong leadership and delivery experience are genuinely valued, we would like to hear from you.