Senior Project Manager | Associate Director - Real Estate Development

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate business in central London seeks a Senior or Associate-level Development Project Manager. This role offers the chance to lead high-value projects across various sectors, ensuring timely delivery and high standards. Ideal for those with substantial project management experience looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project management experience in real estate.
• Proven experience leading full lifecycle project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of multiple high-value development projects.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Building Surveying

Job description

Job Description

We’re partnering with a highly regarded, owner-led real estate business to appoint a Senior or Associate-level Development Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a financially robust and entrepreneurial company with a growing pipeline of projects across residential, build-to-rent, office, and hotel sectors.

Based in central London, the business is built around a collaborative and high-performing team, with a culture that values autonomy, responsibility, and trust. This role would suit someone ready to take on greater ownership, leading the delivery of complex projects from inception to completion. This won’t be a limiting role - you’ll have a direct impact on the ongoing success and growth of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the management of multiple high-value development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Take full accountability for project timelines, budget, risk management, and quality.
• Prepare and present progress reports and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8–10 years of project management experience in real estate, with a strong background in residential and office developments.
• Previous exposure to front-end development would be advantageous.
• A technical background in building surveying or a similar discipline, with solid project management experience.
• Proven experience leading full lifecycle project management across multiple high-value schemes
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate and resolve complex challenges.
• Client-facing experience and a high level of autonomy in driving project success.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong sense of accountability and leadership.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the desire to gain substantial front-end development experience, in a role that offers real influence and ownership.