Project Manager

Scale Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Careers is seeking an Interiors Project Manager to join a globally recognised design studio in London on an initial contract basis. You will lead coordination across complex packages, interfacing with design teams, clients and consultants on a large-scale mixed-use project, including retail, hospitality and urban design, with an international dimension in the Middle East.

The role suits a PM with experience in interiors or architecture, with strong leadership, risk and programme

Qualifications

• Coordinate and manage complex packages between design teams, clients and consultants.
• Lead project coordination across mixed-use, retail-led and large-scale urban schemes.
• Manage programmes, deliverables and team outputs for timely delivery.
• Primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining clear communication.
• Oversee multidisciplinary coordination across architecture, interiors, landscape and external consultants.
• Support translating concepts into deliverable, buildable project information.
• Manage risks, resources and reporting, ensuring alignment with commercial and programme objectives.
• Contribute to project strategy balancing design intent, commercial drivers and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage complex packages between design teams, clients and consultants.
• Lead project coordination across mixed-use, retail-led and large-scale urban schemes.
• Manage programmes, deliverables and team outputs for timely delivery.
• Primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining clear communication.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Risk management

International experience

Education

Project management certification

Job description

A globally recognised design studio known for delivering large-scale, experience-led mixed-use and retail destinations is seeking an Interiors Project Manager to join its London team on an initial contract basis. You will be working on a complex international project that combines retail, hospitality, public realm and urban design, acting as flagship development shaping a city in the Middle East. This role would suit a Project Manager with experience either in Interior Design or Architecture. Flexible working, inside IR35.

Job Description

You will take responsibility for the coordination and day-to-day management of complex packages, acting as a key link between design teams, clients and consultants. You will be:

• Leading project coordination across a mixed-use, retail-led and large-scale urban schemes.
• Managing project programmes, deliverables and team outputs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining clear and consistent communication.
• Overseeing multidisciplinary coordination across architecture, interiors, landscape and external consultants.
• Supporting design teams in translating concepts into deliverable, buildable project information.
• Managing project risks, resources and reporting, ensuring alignment with commercial and programme objectives.
• Contributing to project strategy, helping balance design intent, commercial drivers and user experience.

Key Skills

• Qualified Project Manager.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex projects, ideally within mixed-use, retail, hospitality or urban environment, within an architectural field
• Strong background in project coordination and team leadership across multiple disciplines.
• Experience managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Solid understanding of project delivery stages and construction processes.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams.
• Confident communicator, able to navigate both design-led and commercially driven conversations.
• Experience working within international or large studio environments advantageous.
• Available within 2 weeks or less.

You will be joining a studio known for shaping some of the world’s most engaging destinations, offering strong exposure to international work and multidisciplinary collaboration.