Real Estate Senior Project Manager / Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent property and construction consultancy in London is seeking a Project Delivery Lead to oversee high-value real estate projects. The role involves managing complex schemes, ensuring project excellence, and supporting junior team members. Candidates should have a strong background in contract administration and a relevant degree, with a commitment to ethical practice and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex real estate projects independently.
• Strong background in Contract Administration.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-value real estate projects.
• Serve as Contract Administrator on large legal sector projects.
• Oversee multiple concurrent high-profile projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Cost Control

Education

Relevant degree in Construction, Project Management, Engineering

Professional certifications (e.g., MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB)

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Posted:

23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Reference Number: 2531

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 generation 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:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-value real estate projects, including a 30,000 sq ft finance scheme, with full autonomy and ownership.
• Serve as Contract Administrator on a large legal sector project (~300,000 sq ft) during its final 4–6 months, ensuring a smooth and timely closeout.
• Oversee a third concurrent, high-profile project, applying a proactive and detail-oriented approach to risk management, cost control, and stakeholder communication.
• Operate with a high level of independence while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Apply your deep knowledge of project delivery to ensure construction excellence and commercial success across all schemes.
• Demonstrate strong Contract Administration (CA) capabilities and leadership, acting as the central figure for project governance and execution.
• Support junior team members and, ideally, take on line management responsibilities to help cultivate talent and foster progression within the firm.
• Embody and promote the company’s values of ethical practice, continuous learning, and social impact in every aspect of your role.

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering complex real estate projects independently, ideally in the commercial, legal, or financial sectors.
• Strong background in Contract Administration (CA), with the ability to manage contracts from start to closeout effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent projects, including large-scale schemes (e.g., 300,000+ sq ft).
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Prior experience or ambition to step into a line management role, supporting the development of junior team members.
• Deep understanding of construction processes, project lifecycles, risk mitigation, and cost control.
• Relevant degree in Construction, Project Management, Engineering, or related field; professional certifications (e.g., MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB) highly desirable.
• Strong alignment with the company’s values of progression, ethics, continuous learning, and social impact.

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