Project Manager recommendations for a London renovation ?

[Muzungo]

I'm buying a 1930s flat, which I want to do some work on - can anyone recommend a project manager in London ?

The work would include rewire, new windows/doors, fitted living room furniture, new flooring, new kitchen, possibly new bathroom - and if I'm feeling brave, moving internal walls and shifting the kitchen.

Target date for doing the work would be August. I would need someone with access to a pool of reliable labout including sparks, chippies, plumber etc, and who could help specify and source

Overall budget would be 20-30k

All recommendations gratefully received

 

[Richard C]

Get yourself a decent builder; not always easy I know but get it right & he will do all you want & have access to all the necessary trades. A dedicated project manager will be just another 'cog' in the drive train, is OTT on a small project & will cost you unneccessary expense; I should know, I am one!

 

[^woody^]

But if the OP is not able or willing to deal with the builder or the work management, then a PM will look after his interests.

I am a bit wary of the mention of " ... someone with access to a pool of reliable labout including sparks, chippies, plumber etc, and who could help specify and source"

A PM must be independant, and not appoint his own favoured contractors, for obvious reasons.

 

[Richard C]

But if the OP is not able or willing to deal with the builder or the work management, then a PM will look after his interests.

If that's what's required then go ahead but it will cost. The OP still has to deal with the PM & a decent builder will be able to look after the management if you make it clear that's what you wan't him to do; it's only a small project!

I am a bit wary of the mention of " ... someone with access to a pool of reliable labout including sparks, chippies, plumber etc, and who could help specify and source"

I'm not talking one man band flybees, any decent builder/developer will have a pool of reliable trades he uses otherwise he wouldn't survive

A PM must be independant, and not appoint his own favoured contractors, for obvious reasons.

Absolutely; but times are generally good for skilled trades & there will only be a limited number of 'good ones' in any local area with time to spare for small jobs & it's almost certain their loyalties will lie with whoever gives them regular work - the local buliders/developers! A part time PM will fair only marginally better at getting decent trades than a DIYer, usually only able to draw on whoever is left over; the not so good & the still learning!