Senior Project Manager: Construction & Portfolio Delivery

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Lead to drive construction, fit-out, refurbishment, and workplace projects within a structured portfolio.

You will oversee initiatives from initiation to handover, manage client relationships, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across procurement, design, and delivery to achieve project outcomes. The role requires a strong autonomous working style, excellent stakeholder engagement, and robust reporting capabilities to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in project management within construction, fit-out, refurbishment, workplace, or capital projects environments.
• Proven ability to lead client-facing projects and operate autonomously within a fast-paced organization.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, from site teams to senior client leadership.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of construction and workplace project delivery environments.
• Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and project governance principles.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common project management and reporting tools.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent are considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final handover.
• Manage projects with values up to £5M, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, delivery strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate all project stakeholders including consultants, contractors, and FM teams.
• Lead procurement activities, including tendering, contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Monitor financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and invoicing.
• Oversee governance through progress meetings and workshops.
• Proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements and CBRE standards.
• Mentor and support junior project management resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Lead to drive construction, fit-out, refurbishment, and workplace projects within a structured portfolio.

You will oversee initiatives from initiation to handover, manage client relationships, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across procurement, design, and delivery to achieve project outcomes. The role requires a strong autonomous working style, excellent stakeholder engagement, and robust reporting capabilities to senior leadership.