Senior PM/PMO - Occupier Services

Colliers International EMEA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy is seeking a dynamic PMO to oversee the governance and delivery of construction projects across the UK & Ireland. The ideal candidate will have proven PMO leadership experience, knowledge of UK building regulations, and proficiency in project management tools. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence and deliver impactful real estate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO leadership within construction and real estate environments.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations, including the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience working in large, matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a UK PMO function for construction and workplace projects.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to client's internal controls and local regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Deliver executive-level dashboards and progress reports.

Skills

PMO leadership

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Project management tools proficiency (MS Project, Primavera, Power BI)

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Experience in large organisations

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Project Management

PMI, PRINCE2, or APM certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 62 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

For more than 27 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.1 billion and more than $50 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors and our people.

The EMEA Occupier Services business is headquartered in London, with over 100 specialists delivering a range of services to corporate occupier clients. Our Occupier Services team works as an extension of a client’s own real estate team. We bring a unique combination of deep expertise within each integrated service area and an enterprising culture. Our people make a difference through our passion for flexibility, innovation and speed. We have the experience in tenant representation transaction and project management, developing cost‑saving strategies to implementing technology and workplace solutions to fuel growth. Our team works to maximize efficiencies for our clients’ businesses.

Job Description

Our EMEA OS client is seeking a dynamic and experienced PMO to oversee the governance, planning, and delivery of construction and workplace transformation projects across the UK & Ireland. This role will ensure strategic alignment, risk management, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of real estate initiatives. This role reports into a client Programme Manager, based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• PMO skills: Deliver a UK PMO function for construction and workplace projects.
• Portfolio Oversight: Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple sites.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to client’s internal controls, Building Safety Act requirements, and local regulations.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Reporting & Insights: Deliver executive-level dashboards, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and tools.
• Change Management: Support transition planning and communication for impacted business units.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in PMO leadership within construction and real estate environments.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations, including the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in large, matrixed organisations, ideally professional services or corporate environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• PMI, PRINCE2, or APM certification preferred.
• Knowledge of RIBA stages, CDM regulations, and sustainability standards is a plus.

Additional Information

Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.

At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step‑free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history.

Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.