Project Manager - Interior Renovations, Workplace Planning-EMEA & APAC

Northern Trust Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corporation seeks a Project Manager specializing in Interior Renovations for its London office. This role entails overseeing the delivery of numerous projects across EMEA and APAC, ensuring compliance with budgetary and quality standards while managing stakeholder relationships effectively. Candidates should possess strong financial management skills and a degree in a relevant field, ready to contribute to a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Opportunities for growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple design and construction projects independently.
• Proven track record with high-profile projects, typically USD $3MM in size.
• Willingness to travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing pre-design, design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Controlling project costs, schedules, and quality assurance.
• Leading project teams and collaborating with architects and engineers.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder relationship

Communication

Team management

Project management tools

Coordination across departments

Self-motivated

Proactive

Technical knowledge of project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Interior Design

Degree in Architectural Design

Job description

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Project Manager - Interior Renovations, Workplace Planning-EMEA & APAC, London

Client: Northern Trust Corporation

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0d7085d165b0

Job Views: 6

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Project Manager-Interior Renovations, Workplace Planning role will specialise in the overall construction delivery and implementation of Northern Trust's workplace strategy, ensuring that all user and corporate requirements are met.

The role will be based in London but will support projects across EMEA and APAC.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing pre-design, design, construction, and commissioning services within budget, scope, and schedule.
• Leading projects from an internal client perspective, coordinating stakeholders including internal clients, facilities management, global engineering, security, IT, communications, and change management.
• Controlling project costs, schedules, and quality assurance from design to project closeout.
• Anticipating potential problems and identifying solutions.
• Ensuring projects adhere to scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Maintaining records and producing reports and presentations.
• Leading project teams, including technical disciplines, consultants, construction teams, and support staff.
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and internal teams on scope, cost, and schedules.
• Managing project closeouts, punch lists, and snagging.
• Ensuring procurement compliance, reviewing payments, and monitoring invoices.
• Obtaining necessary permits and approvals.
• Guiding selection of design professionals, preparing scopes of work, interviewing vendors, and evaluating credentials.
• Monitoring project funding, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Managing critical milestones to avoid delays.
• Reviewing proposals and pricing.

Supporting business goals by:

• Building relationships with stakeholders and aligning project requirements.
• Presenting to end-user groups and reporting to senior management.
• Applying change management strategies.
• Guiding architectural and workplace solutions.
• Using judgment based on multi-source information.
• Impacting customer, operational, and service activities.
• Mentoring colleagues.
• Leveraging corporate standards.
• Coordinating with internal partners like IT, Security, AV.

Candidate skills and experience:

• Willingness to travel.
• Experience managing multiple design and construction projects independently.
• Financial management skills, including estimates and negotiations.
• Ability to review construction drawings.
• Experience with long and short-term projects.
• Team management and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with project management tools.
• Coordination skills across departments and agencies.
• Self-motivated, proactive, client-focused, results-oriented.
• Technical knowledge of project management, cost control, budgeting, scheduling.
• Understanding of facilities implications.
• Proven track record with high-profile projects, typically USD $3MM in size.
• RFP and contract negotiation experience.
• Vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of LEED or BREEAM preferred.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Design, or Architectural Design is a plus.

Working with Us:

Join Northern Trust to enjoy a flexible, collaborative culture, financial stability, and opportunities for growth. We value diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. Apply today and share your flexible working needs with us.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact our HR Service Center for assistance.