Architectural Project Manager — Delivery & Strategy

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support

Retail discount programmes

London campus catering facilities

Regular social events

Sports activities

Professional development

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Project Manager to oversee architectural projects from appointment through to completion, balancing commercial, contractual and design considerations. Working closely with Partners, architects, clients and consultants, you will drive delivery, monitor budgets, manage risk and ensure quality across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects.

This permanent role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, governance and operational decisions

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience within architecture, design, engineering, or professional consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of consultancy appointments and construction-related contracts.
• Experience managing project finances, budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance.
• Proven ability to identify and manage contractual and project risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Collaborative approach with the confidence to support and challenge project teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project execution plans, design schedule, and delivery strategies.
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Lead projects from appointment through to successful completion.
• Play a key role in commercial, contractual, and operational decision-making.
• Influence project strategy, governance, and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Risk management

Job description

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Project Manager to oversee architectural projects from appointment through to completion, balancing commercial, contractual and design considerations. Working closely with Partners, architects, clients and consultants, you will drive delivery, monitor budgets, manage risk and ensure quality across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects.

This permanent role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, governance and operational decisions