Senior Project Manager

Description:

Senior Project Manager - London, UK

TSA Riley is a trusted partner to some of the UK's leading retail brands, providing expert cost and project management services that support their continued growth and success.

Due to ongoing expansion in the retail sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our London and Southeast regional team.

This is a permanent, full-time role with the flexibility of hybrid working and the option to be based out of our Central London or Croydon offices. Within your role, you will lead the delivery of project management services across a variety of exciting retail developments, including new builds, refurbishments, and fit outs.

Projects may range from individual store initiatives to complex programmes spanning multiple locations. You will play a key role in building strong client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

We are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with proven experience managing construction projects from inception through to completion. Your background may include working within a consultancy, contractor, or client-side role, and you will be comfortable handling both pre- and post-contract responsibilities in a client-facing environment.

At TSA Riley, we value flexibility, autonomy, and high performance. We offer a supportive team culture, opportunities to work with major clients, and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are ready to contribute to impactful retail projects and grow your career with a forward-thinking consultancy, we encourage you to apply.

About Your Responsibilities

Senior Project Managers lead the delivery of projects from concept to completion, ensuring performance across scope, cost, quality, safety, and programme. They work closely with clients, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and manage both internal and external teams. At this level, they also take on people leadership responsibilities, providing clear direction, support, and performance oversight to team members.
 

• Leading end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with agreed scope, budget, and programme targets.
• Coordinating project inputs across procurement, design, delivery planning, site activity, and contractor engagement.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders through clear, responsive communication.
• Applying sound judgment to identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and capture opportunities early.
• Driving commercial performance through effective budget control, contract administration, and management of scope changes.
• Using TSA Riley's digital tools and systems to track progress, monitor risk, and support quality reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with project governance, quality, and safety frameworks.
• Leading and supporting team members with clear direction, regular feedback, and a focus on development and high performance.
• Supporting ongoing client growth by identifying opportunities and contributing to positive project outcomes.
• Contributing to business growth by supporting pipeline development, participating in bids and pursuits, and advancing sector initiatives.
   

About you:
 

• A tertiary qualification in a field relevant to shaping or delivering projects in the built environment.
• May hold or be pursuing professional accreditation with a relevant professional body such as the CIOB, RICS or similar equivalent.
• Prior experience of working with clients in the retail sector of the construction industry. Ideally, having managed a combination of individual stores and programmes of work across multiple sites, consisting of new-build, refurbishment and fit out.
• Experience in delivering construction related projects in a client-side or consulting environment. We regret that this role is NOT suitable for Project Managers looking to transition from other industries such as IT, marketing or finance.
• Deep understanding of project lifecycles, commercial controls, and contract administration, including the ability to perform the role of Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent, or equivalent as appropriate.
• Proven ability to manage scope, programme, and budget across complex projects, ensuring delivery against commercial and client expectations.
• Proficiency with digital tools and project systems to support planning, reporting, coordination, and quality assurance.
• Skilled in navigating stakeholder complexity, resolving conflict, and aligning diverse interests to drive project outcomes.
• A reputation for leading teams effectively and supporting others.
• Actively building their professional reputation and connections through high-quality delivery, knowledge sharing, and industry engagement.
• A full UK driving license would be essential for this role.