Freelance Construction Project Manager

Purley, Surrey
MJH Recruitment Solutions Ltd

We are urgently seeking applications from freelance construction Project Managers to immediately assist with a potfolio of existing projects across a well-respected School Academies client in London.

Role:

• To assist their in-house estates team including 3 FM s
• Initial Temp role (until October 2026 – but likely moving to a perm opportunity)
• Initial day rate c£(Apply online only) (LTD) per day
• Reporting to Head of Estates
• Immediate appointment – 4 / 5 days per week (Flexible)

Pertinent details:

• Managing several projects (up to 10-12) across my clients London portfolio alongside in house FM s (in addition, a developing pipeline of 3 / 4 large capital projects for new academies on 3-5 year programs)
• A dedicated Building Surveying consultant is assigned on each existing project – also acting contract administrator
• The PM will principally act as the clients representative – Managing and reporting works on site.
• Procurement by open / closed tender (via the dedicated building surveyors) but PM acting as part of the process in advisory capacity only.
• Site visits once a week / fortnightly London (inside M25)
• Close liaison with head teachers / other senior stakeholders
• No budget approval responsibility with the role but subject to an efficient approvals process.
• Projects are varied from M&E services upgrades & replacement, decarbonisation work, replacement works, developing ancillary nurseries – projects c£20k – 700k but capital new build projects can be up to c£30m.
• JCT D&B contracts
• Initial day rate c£(Apply online only) per day (LTD)
• 3 office days, in a south London HQ and two WFH (work from home)

Those willing to apply, must haves:

• BSc or MSc in Surveying, Project Management, Construction management or Architecture or similar.
• MAPM, MRICS desirable but not essential
• A recent & proven track record of capital construction or PPM projects within schools / universities / academies (JCT contractual knowledge)
• Larger capital projects experience (ideally)
• Consultancy side and / or relevant client-side background
• Good client management skills (as 1st point of contact)
• London based (within M25)
• Car owner & car driver
• British or European passport holder with full UK right to work / suitable elgible work VISA

At mjhr it s simple. Outstanding client relations and recruitment expertise, choose the experts we make things happen. If you have the necessary skills to meet this specification, drop us a line for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).