Associate Project Manager

Brandon James; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm in Central London is seeking an ambitious Associate Project Manager. In this role, you will manage high-profile fit-out and development projects for prominent clients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a construction field, 5-7 years of project management experience, and strong stakeholder management skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career progression.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years' project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong background in delivering commercial fit-out, workplace, or mixed-use schemes.
• Excellent understanding of JCT contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of fit-out, refurbishment, and development projects.
• Lead projects from feasibility to delivery.
• Ensure programme, cost and quality objectives are met.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a construction or real estate-related discipline

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Associate Project Manager to join one of the world's leading real estate firms, based in Central London. This role is ideal for a driven Associate Project Manager with strong consultancy experience who is looking to work on high-profile projects for blue-chip clients across the commercial, workplace, and mixed-use sectors.

As an Associate Project Manager with this global property consultancy, you'll be part of a market-leading team delivering best-in-class project management services. Cushman & Wakefield is known for its deep sector expertise, global reach, and client-first approach. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate Project Manager to take the next step in their career, within a business that values innovation, professionalism, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of fit-out, refurbishment and development projects for occupiers, landlords, and investors.
• Lead projects from early feasibility and business case preparation through to procurement, contract administration and delivery.
• Ensure programme, cost and quality objectives are met.
• Work directly with clients, consultants and contractors, often representing global brands and major commercial landlords.
• Demonstrate confident stakeholder management, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction or real estate-related discipline (e.g. Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture).
• Minimum 5-7 years' project management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong background in delivering commercial fit-out, workplace, or mixed-use schemes.
• Excellent understanding of JCT contract administration.
• Exceptional communication, reporting and leadership skills.
• Chartered or working towards MRICS, MAPM or similar is strongly preferred.

In Return

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Excellent progression within a global brand.
• Hybrid working available (typically 3 days in office).
• Private healthcare, enhanced pension and other corporate benefits.