Manager of Real Estate – Capital Projects

Latham & Watkins; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in London or Manchester seeks a Manager of Real Estate – Capital Projects (EMEA) to lead delivery of capital projects across the firm's global portfolio, with emphasis on Europe, Middle East and Asia. Hybrid work model offered.

You will manage small projects end-to-end, oversee budgets and schedules, coordinate contracts, procurement, and third-party consultants, and support senior leadership on larger initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate real estate, project management, or construction.
• Experience delivering or supporting office fit-out and capital projects.
• Experience in a professional services or corporate environment, preferably.
• Possess working knowledge of design and construction processes and project delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrate a proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and identify issues early.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing smaller projects from planning through delivery, and supporting senior team leadership on larger and more complex projects.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and financial tracking, including monitoring variances and supporting reporting.
• Coordinating project documentation, including contracts, procurement materials, schedules, approvals, and reporting deliverables.
• Supporting procurement processes, including preparation of RFPs, bid evaluations, and vendor coordination.
• Assisting in managing third-party consultants, including project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About The Role

The Manager of Real Estate – Capital Projects (EMEA) is an integral part of Latham’s Global Real Estate team. This role will be responsible for supporting the execution and delivery of capital projects across the firm’s global portfolio, with a primary focus on Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA), while executing office fit-outs, renovations, and workplace initiatives. This role will be located in either our London or Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Independently managing smaller projects from planning through delivery, and supporting senior team leadership on larger and more complex projects
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and financial tracking, including monitoring variances and supporting reporting
• Coordinating project documentation, including contracts, procurement materials, schedules, approvals, and reporting deliverables
• Supporting procurement processes, including preparation of RFPs, bid evaluations, and vendor coordination
• Assisting in managing third-party consultants, including project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess working knowledge of design and construction processes and project delivery methodologies
• Display strong attention to detail and ability to review and assess quality of work on site
• Demonstrate a proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and identify issues early

And have:

• Experience in corporate real estate, project management, or construction
• Experience delivering or supporting office fit-out and capital projects, preferably
• Experience in a professional services or corporate environment, preferably
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Benefits & Additional Information

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #MidSenior