Freelance Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Location: Mayfair, London

Day rate: up to £550 per day

Duration: 1 year +

This is an opportunity for a Construction Manager to take full delivery responsibility for a £15m package within a super-prime residential redevelopment in Mayfair, Central London.

The project is the transformation of a historic site into an exclusive collection of ultra-luxury apartments and penthouses, with a strong emphasis on bespoke interiors and exceptional craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Site Management

• Lead day-to-day site activities on a complex, high-end residential scheme.
• Prepare and manage detailed construction programmes and site logistics.
• Oversee site setup including welfare, hoardings, access, and temporary works.
• Chair progress meetings and provide updates to the client and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with licences, neighbour agreements, and planning conditions.

Construction Management Delivery

• Break down the project into trade packages, managing tendering and appointments.
• Supervise and coordinate multiple direct trade contractors with no contractual ties to the CM.
• Monitor programme, manage interface risks, and ensure efficient sequencing.
• Coordinate statutory bodies, inspections, approvals, and testing.
• Act as Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations where required.

Subcontractor Oversight

• Review RAMS and method statements, ensuring on-site H&S compliance.
• Drive trade contractor performance in line with programme, quality, and safety benchmarks.
• Resolve site issues and coordinate trade interfaces in real time.

Financial & Commercial Input

• Support procurement alongside the in-house QS team.
• Monitor valuations, variations, and change control across all packages.
• Identify value engineering opportunities while protecting design integrity.

Technical Coordination

• Liaise with design teams, consultants, and client representatives.
• Review technical submissions and shop drawings, leading quality sign-offs.
• Manage snagging and handover phases, ensuring a seamless client experience.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record delivering large packages (£10m+) on high-end residential or complex construction projects.
• Strong trade coordination and sequencing skills with a hands-on approach to site delivery.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with subcontractors and project teams.
• Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused, with the ability to keep momentum on challenging projects.

This is a delivery-focused role for a Construction Manager who thrives on driving works forward and taking ownership of one of London’s most prestigious residential projects.

Experience: 5 years required