Senior Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield’s Project Management team in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end commercial office, mixed-use and refurbishment projects for investor and occupier clients. You will manage briefs, feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover while maintaining strong client relationships and project controls.

You will coordinate procurement, cost, programme and risk with JCT contract administration, reporting to senior stakeholders and driving

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering commercial/office projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong capability across cost, programme, risk and procurement.
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration fundamentals.
• Confident stakeholder management and clear written/verbal communication.
• Proven ability to run multiple projects simultaneously and maintain high-quality reporting and controls.
• MRICS (or working toward) MCIOB.
• Experience across both investor and occupier projects.
• Familiarity with governance-heavy client environments and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle: brief, feasibility, design, procurement, construction and close-out.
• Act as the day-to-day client lead, building trusted relationships and providing clear commercial and programme advice.
• Managing consultant and contractor teams: appointments, scopes, deliverables, governance and reporting.
• Developing and controlling programmes, budgets, risk registers and project controls.
• Running procurement routes and tender processes (incl. RFPs / ITTs, bid evaluation, recommendations).
• Delivering contract administration (predominantly JCT), including change control, valuations, instructions and progress certification (as applicable to the commission).
• Managing stakeholder groups across client, landlord, occupier, design teams and supply chain.
• Supporting fee proposals, business development and cross-selling across the PDS platform.
• Driving quality, H&S and compliance aligned to C&W governance and client standards.

Skills

Office projects

Cost control

Programme management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

JCT contracts

Multi-project leadership

Education

MRICS (or working toward) MCIOB

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Project Management (PDS)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Business: Cushman & Wakefield – Project & Development Services (PDS)

Team: UK Project Management – London & South East

The opportunity Cushman & Wakefield’s Project Management team is growing in London. We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to deliver office, mixed‑use and complex refurbishment projects for a range of investor and occupier clients. This is a role for an end‑to‑end “all‑rounder” – someone who enjoys being close to the detail, can lead projects from brief to handover, and is comfortable with procurement, contract administration (JCT) and stakeholder management in fast‑paced environments.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of multiple commissions, typically running concurrently, with responsibility for:

• Leading projects through the full lifecycle: brief, feasibility, design, procurement, construction and close‑out
• Acting as the day‑to‑day client lead, building trusted relationships and providing clear commercial and programme advice
• Managing consultant and contractor teams: appointments, scopes, deliverables, governance and reporting
• Developing and controlling programmes, budgets, risk registers and project controls
• Running procurement routes and tender processes (incl. RFPs / ITTs, bid evaluation, recommendations)
• Delivering contract administration (predominantly JCT), including change control, valuations, instructions and progress certification (as applicable to the commission)
• Managing stakeholder groups across client, landlord, occupier, design teams and supply chain
• Supporting fee proposals, business development and cross‑selling across the PDS platform
• Driving quality, H&S and compliance aligned to C&W governance and client standards

Typical projects

Depending on the account and pipeline, projects may include:

• Commercial office refurbishments and fit outs (Cat A / Cat B)
• Investor repositioning / refurb programmes
• Heritage‑sensitive refurbishments and complex stakeholder environments
• Multi‑site programmes for occupier clients (UK and EMEA‑facing where relevant)

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience delivering commercial / office projects within a consultancy environment
• Strong capability across cost, programme, risk and procurement
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration fundamentals
• Confident stakeholder management and clear written / verbal communication
• Proven ability to run multiple projects simultaneously and maintain high‑quality reporting and controls

Desirable:

• MRICS (or working toward) and/or MCIOB
• Experience across both investor and occupier projects
• Familiarity with governance‑heavy client environments and multi‑disciplinary teams

Why Cushman & Wakefield

You’ll join a well‑established Project Management team within a global real estate consultancy, working on high‑profile client instructions with access to market‑leading specialists across building surveying, cost consultancy, ESG, and wider PDS services. We offer structured career development, flexible working, and the chance to progress within a growing platform. Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award‑winning culture.

For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com