Job 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