Project Manager (Architecture)

THE CROWD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Social trips

Weekly get-togethers

Positive culture

Job summary

The Crowd is seeking an assertive and skilled Project Manager to join their London team, delivering luxury hospitality projects with global reach. You will work closely with the Senior Project Manager to manage client relationships and coordinate with internal teams, with occasional travel to international projects.

This role emphasizes business and project delivery over design, and requires strong communication, commercial acumen, and experience overseeing large-scale schemes from concept to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in architectural project management, preferably luxury hospitality.
• Middle East experience highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience leading projects and being main client contact.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the deliverables of large-scale luxury hotel projects internationally.
• Integrate with the internal design team to understand the contract and its requirements.
• Work with the internal finance team to ensure efficient and timely project billing.
• Liaise directly with the client’s project management and external stakeholders.
• Manage resources through collaboration with Senior Project Manager.
• Provide regular updates and information on project deliverables.
• Price, negotiate and prepare Variations Orders for approval.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budget/financial management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

MS Project

Presentation skills

Hospitality industry knowledge

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Our client, a top international design studio that are known for their luxurious and sophisticated projects across the globe, are seeking an assertive and skilled Project Manager to join their friendly and collaborative team in London.

Our client continues to go from strength to strength, delivering stand-out, highly acclaimed projects that have achieved global press recognition. They are now seeking a Project Manager to work closely with the Senior Project Manager and wider team to ensure the successful delivery of luxury hospitality projects across the Middle East. The role requires a strong understanding of all aspects of a project from concept through to completion, as well as the ability to manage client relationships and liaise confidently with external stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and a high level of relationship management are therefore essential.

This is a perfect opportunity for an individual to progress their career in a sought-after and multi-award-winning studio that offer great benefits such as hybrid working, social trips, weekly get-togethers and a positive work culture. This role will be primarily based at the London office, with occasional travel to the projects when required.

Please note: this is not a design-focused role. Our client is specifically seeking candidates from a business support or project management background within the design industry, rather than those transitioning from a design position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help manage the deliverables of large-scale luxury hotel projects internationally
• Integrate with the internal design team to understand the contract and it’s requirements
• Work with the internal finance team to ensure efficient and timely project billing
• Liaise directly with the client’s project management other externa stakeholders
• Manage resources through collaboration with Senior Project Manager
• Provide regular updates and information on project deliverables
• Price, negotiate and prepare VOs for approval of variations

Key Skills/Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience working in an architectural project management position, ideally within high-end hospitality
• Middle East experience is highly advantageous
• Confident in fulfilling duties from process to completion
• Experience leading on projects and being a point of contact
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent with managing client relations
• Proficient in Excel, MS Projects and good presentation skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.