Real Estate Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in the property and construction sector is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale fit-out projects within the legal sector. This role involves supporting project leads, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring delivery excellence whilst upholding company values of progression and collaboration. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management skills and relevant degrees, with opportunities for professional growth and development available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fit-out projects.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the detailed design process.

Responsibilities

• Support project lead in delivering legal sector fit-out projects.
• Manage a secondary fit-out project ensuring quality and timeline.
• Coordinate design teams and contractors for seamless execution.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Coordination

Education

Relevant degree in Construction, Project Management, or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Reference Number: 2532

Company Description:

• Our client is one of the leading independent property and construction consultancies
• They have contributed to the success of some of the world's most exciting and recognisable projects many of which have been delivered from their global headquarters in London.
• They take training and development seriously. Embodying their core value of progression, they champion the next to achieve their full potential.
• They focus on minimising risk and creating opportunities to maximise the value of their clients’ developments and property assets.
• They deliver Project Leadership, Commercial Success, Construction Excellence and Specialist Consultancy working across all sectors of the built environment.
• Their people are some of the most respected and highly trained in the industry. They ensure that they remain leaders in their field by investing in learning and development for everyone across the firm.
• They are one of the most ethical firms in the built environment. Each year the firm and individuals support charitable causes through their social impact programme giving back to the communities they help to build

Role Description:

• Support the project lead in delivering a 70,000 sq ft legal sector fit-out in a landmark building, currently entering the detailed design phase.
• Take ownership of a secondary 30,000 sq ft legal fit-out project in an iconic building, ensuring quality, timeline, and budget objectives are met.
• Manage a third concurrent project, balancing priorities and maintaining exceptional delivery standards across all schemes.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to drive seamless project execution from pre-construction through handover.
• Contribute to project planning, programming, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard client interests and ensure commercial success.
• Assist in administering contracts and handling project documentation with precision and accountability.
• Provide technical and strategic input throughout the design and construction phases, aligning with best practices and firm standards.
• Embody the firm’s values of progression, collaboration, and ethical practice, supporting team culture and client satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering or supporting commercial fit-out projects, ideally within the legal or professional services sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple medium to large-scale projects (e.g., 30k–70k sq ft) simultaneously, from design through to completion.
• Strong understanding of the detailed design process and early-stage project planning.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Solid knowledge of project delivery methodologies, with experience in managing timelines, budgets, and risk.
• Experience with or exposure to contract administration and construction documentation processes.
• Relevant degree in Construction, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field; professional accreditations (e.g., MRICS, MAPM) are a plus.
• Ambition to grow into a more senior role, aligned with the company’s focus on progression and talent development.

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