Associate project manager

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

Job summary

A leading global property consultancy in Central London seeks an experienced Associate Project Manager. The role involves managing diverse projects while ensuring quality and budget objectives. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of project management experience, particularly in commercial sectors, and will work under a hybrid model offering benefits such as healthcare and competitive salary.

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.
• Chartered or working towards MRICS, MAPM or similar is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects ensuring program, cost and quality objectives are met.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors, maintaining strong stakeholder management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in construction or real estate related discipline

Tools

JCT Contract Administration

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.

The Associate Project Manager

The Associate Project Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of fit-out, refurbishment and development projects for occupiers, landlords, and investors. You’ll lead projects from early feasibility and business case preparation through to procurement, contract administration and delivery, ensuring programme, cost and quality objectives are met.

You will work directly with clients, consultants and contractors, often representing global brands and major commercial landlords. The role requires confident stakeholder management, strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver within a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of fit-out, refurbishment and development projects for occupiers, landlords and investors; lead projects from early feasibility and business case through procurement, contract administration and delivery, ensuring programme, cost and quality objectives are met.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors, often representing global brands and major commercial landlords; maintain strong stakeholder management and a client-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 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

• 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