Project Manager – Construction

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
Project Manager Restoration & Heritage Up to £75,000 + Bonus Central London

Join a leading specialist in the conservation and restoration of the UK s most treasured buildings.
We re looking for a Project Manager to lead restoration works across some of Britain s most iconic heritage and listed sites. If you have a background in construction, refurbishment, or traditional trades and a passion for architectural heritage this is your chance to make a lasting impact. With over 90% of the 2026 pipeline already secured, stability and project variety are guaranteed.

What You ll Be Doing

As a Project Manager, you ll be the driving force behind the safe, profitable, and high-quality delivery of restoration and heritage projects. Your duties will include:

• Managing multiple live sites and overseeing works in line with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers alongside the Contracts Manager or Site Manager.
• Ensuring health & safety and quality compliance under CDM regulations and company procedures.
• Acting as the main point of contact with clients, ensuring strong communication throughout each project.
• Maintaining accurate site records and assisting in valuations and commercial reporting.
• Supporting the Contracts Manager and Operations Director in project planning and workforce management.

About You

We re looking for a well-rounded Project Manager with a construction background and a keen interest in heritage. Ideal candidates will have:

• NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.
• Valid CSCS card and SMSTS certification.
• Solid experience managing site-based construction refurbishment or restoration projects.
• Knowledge of heritage, masonry, brickwork, carpentry, or façade restoration preferred.
• Confident leadership and communication skills for managing teams and client relationships.
• Strong grasp of technical drawings, construction methods, and site safety.
• Meticulous record-keeping and proactive project reporting.

Project Managers, Site Managers, Contracts Supervisors, and heritage specialists are all welcome to apply.

About the Company

This award-winning heritage main contractor is known across London and the South East for its work on Grade I & II listed buildings, scheduled monuments, historic estates, churches, and war memorials. Services include stone conservation, leadwork, joinery, decorative finishes, and more. With a long-standing reputation for quality and a passionate team, they offer a supportive and professional environment where heritage skills are celebrated and developed.

What s In It For You?

• Salary up to £75,000 + performance-related bonus (typically £10,000 p/a)
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing up to 30 days with service)
• Work on high-profile and historically significant UK landmarks
• Join a skilled, collaborative, and heritage-focused team
• Modern office in Central London with flexible location/site working
• Opportunity to help preserve the UK’s most treasured buildings

How to Apply

If you re excited by the chance to lead landmark heritage projects with a conservation specialist, apply today with your CV or contact Leon Smith directly on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
We aim to respond to every applicant within 24 hours.