Project Manager - Real Estate

Turner & Townsend; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate consultancy in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The role involves managing complex projects, ensuring client objectives are met, and providing strategic advice during project conception. Candidates should have a strong background in real estate project management, strong client engagement skills, and the ability to develop detailed project plans. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex real estate projects.
• Strong client-facing skills to interface effectively.
• Ability to advise on strategic project approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex real estate projects.
• Act as the key client interface throughout project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and monitor progress.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Real Estate Project Management team in Cambridge. You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team, working across sectors on a wide variety of projects on a rotational basis. Project Managers handle commissions of varying scale, value, and complexity; from local community-led initiatives to transnational projects with global resonance.

As a Project Manager, you will:

1. Manage the delivery of complex real estate projects, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
2. Act as the key, day-to-day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
3. Advise at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on different approaches to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
4. Establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical, and performance parameters.
5. Plan for and manage ongoing quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
6. Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
7. Develop detailed project plans, including ensuring the production of comprehensive schedules.
8. Monitor and apply performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve project performance.
9. Manage the change control process.
10. Monitor and advise upon project finances.
11. Ensure the production of formal project progress and other reports.
12. Support marketing and business development activities, such as:

• Developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborating with senior staff to construct bids for new work.
• Attending client pitches with senior management.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project management products and services.