Project Manager

Description:

Senior Project Manager / Project Manager

Medium Sized Main Contractor

Salary: £90,(Apply online only) - £100,(Apply online only) + Package

Fixed term Contract – 2 years
Location: Hertfordshire
Start: August 2026

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Project Manager to lead the delivery of a prestigious £10m+ hotel refurbishment and steel frame extension project in Hertfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a complex scheme involving the refurbishment of an operational hotel alongside the construction of a new steel frame extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring the works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with the client, consultants, and subcontractors, you will play a key role in coordinating refurbishment works within a live environment while overseeing the successful delivery of the extension and associated external works.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a £10m + hotel refurbishment including a steel frame extension
Manage the project programme, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved
Lead and coordinate site management teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
Develop and implement strategies to minimise disruption to hotel operations throughout the refurbishment works
Monitor project budgets, costs, and commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team
Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
 Ensure works are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, specifications, and quality standards
 Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective solutions to maintain programme and budget objectives
Oversee health and safety compliance across all project activities and promote a positive safety culture on site
Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders
Manage project handover, commissioning, and completion processes
Experience

Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within a main contractor environment
Demonstrable experience delivering hotel refurbishment, hospitality, commercial refurbishment, or mixed-use projects
Experience managing projects within live operational environments is essential
Strong understanding of steel frame construction and extension projects
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts and procurement processes
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex construction programmes and multiple workstreams simultaneously
Qualifications

SMSTS
CSCS Card
First Aid at Work
Relevant construction-related qualification or equivalent industry experience
Desirable:

Degree, HNC, or HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Studies, or a related discipline
Membership of CIOB, RICS, or another relevant professional body
Temporary Works Coordinator qualification
Experience delivering hospitality sector projects
What's on Offer

Salary of £90,(Apply online only) - £100,(Apply online only) per annum plus competitive package
Opportunity to lead a flagship hotel refurbishment and extension project in Hertfordshire
Join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business
Exposure to high-profile hospitality and refurbishment projects
Interested?

Contact Zach Grandy-Smith on (phone number removed) or email for a confidential discussion.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation