Project Manager

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Subsidised catering facilities

Social events and sports activities

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Project Manager to support design teams throughout the project lifecycle. You will play a key role in coordinating project activities and ensuring successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in the building or construction industry, strong project management capabilities, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the building or construction industry with strong project management capability.
• Understanding of the design process and how it aligns with construction workflows.
• Ability to analyse information, maintain accurate records and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with senior management on potential fees and appointments.
• Support contract administration and resolve compliance issues.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and contractor compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Description

As a Project Manager at Foster + Partners, you will play a key role in supporting design teams throughout the full project lifecycle, applying modern project management standards to ensure clarity, coordination and successful delivery. Working closely with senior management, planners, job captains and cost controllers, you’ll help guide projects from early fee proposals through construction, contributing insight, structure and proactive problem‑solving across multiple workstreams.

Department

Project Management

Location

London

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with senior management on potential fees, appointments and client cost recovery.
• Support contract administration and help resolve contractual or compliance issues.
• Assist with construction programming, planning input and project reviews.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and monitor contractor compliance.
• Provide procurement coordination, fee proposal schedules and market insight.

Qualifications

• Experience in the building or construction industry with strong project management capability.
• Understanding of the design process and how it aligns with construction workflows.
• Strong communication skills with an articulate, diplomatic manner.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and experience in project management.
• Ability to analyse information, maintain accurate records and support decision‑making.
• Methodical, detail‑focused working style with strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes private medical insurance for you and your family, life assurance, personal travel insurance, access to a range of wellbeing support (virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching), and discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities, and host regular social events and sports activities for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non‑technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.

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