Project Manager

Hollis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international real estate consultancy is seeking a motivated Project Manager in Manchester. This pivotal role involves managing exciting projects across multiple commercial real estate sectors. Candidates should hold or aim for MRICS or APM qualifications and exhibit a dynamic attitude. Competitive salary and benefits including hybrid work options and employee well-being programs are provided. Join a culture that values diversity, growth, and fun.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

5% Employer pension contribution

25 days of holiday plus birthday off

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Longevity awards

Qualifications

• Experience with project management across commercial real estate sectors is beneficial.
• Knowledge of the North-West market is advantageous.
• A dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic attitude is required.
• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale commercial projects end-to-end.
• Act as a primary point of contact for the project team.
• Support senior Project Managers in delivering various real estate projects.
• Collaborate with Associates and Directors for project delivery.
• Foster the growth of a strong team within the office.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

MRICS, APM or equivalent

Job description

Want to join a leading international, independent real estate consultancy with an all together different approach?

Our award-winning project management team in the North is going from strength to strength and we want to recruit a motivated Project Manager to help with our growth in Manchester. This is a vital role designed to expand the team and support with the delivery of a variety of exciting, innovative projects and help nurture our existing client base.

We have successfully developed an extensive portfolio of lucrative projects, including city centre high-rise façade remediation works, Cat A & Cat B office fitouts, high-end residential amenity space fitouts and complex lab fitouts to name but a few.

At Hollis we promote an entrepreneurial culture, so you can expect limitless opportunity and encouragement to grow into your own specialism as you see fit. With over 500 staff across 24 offices in UK and Europe, we foster our ‘One Team’ spirit through a collaborative approach across our many business areas to achieve the best results.

We recognise that our people are our biggest asset, and you can expect to be rewarded with an inspiring culture, competitive packages, transparent progression, and consistent opportunities to fulfil your career aspirations.

Main responsibilities:

• End-to-end project management of large-scale commercial projects including specifications, reports, tenders/bids and liaising with internal and external contractors
• Act as the face of Hollis and contribute to the growth of our project management team across various sectors (industrial, office, hospitality etc.)
• Support senior Project Managers to deliver refurbishment, fit-out and new build real estate projects
• Integrate and work closely with existing Associates and Director leads to facilitate exceptional product delivery and manage client relationships
• Support the continued growth and development of a strong, dynamic team within the Leeds office on a social and professional level

Key requirements

• Experience with Project Management instructions across a variety of commercial real estate sectors beneficial, particularly office, retail and industrial
• Based in, or a knowledge of, the local North-West market
• MRICS, APM or desire to work towards in the future
• Dynamic, forward-thinking, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to take ownership of your work
• Full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle for travel

The Company

Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.

We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Why join us?

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:

• Life assurance and private medical insurance

• Season ticket loan

• 5% Employer pension contribution

• 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday

• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more

• EV car scheme

• Longevity awards

Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.

We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.

We’re Inclusive

Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.

If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with the talent acquisition team: [e-mail] or call us on 020 7622 9555.