Project Manager
CBRE
Project Manager
Job ID
230773
Posted
05-Aug-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Project Management
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver commercial real estate fit-out projects across EMEA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the complete project lifecycle, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role demands a proactive individual with strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a deep understanding of project planning, risk management, and financial control. You will manage internal resources, vendors, and client relationships, leveraging your technical expertise in construction contracts, statutory approvals, and design management to ensure successful project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our EMEA operations and contribute to the continued growth of our organisation.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
+ Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
+ Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
+ Ensure resource availability and allocation
+ Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress using MS Project as a minimum.
+ Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
+ Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques (incl. Key Performance Indicators KPI’s)
+ Report and escalate to management as needed
+ Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
+ Perform risk management to minimize project risks
+ Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
+ Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
+ Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
+ Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
+ Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
+ Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
+ Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
+ Use and continually develop leadership skills
+ Administer the Construction Contract (JCT or other)
+ Ability to procure consultant appointments including scope of services
+ Ability to procure building contract including scope of services
+ Good Understanding of statutory approvals (Building Control, Planning, Landlords etc)
+ Ability to advise on procurement route for the projects
+ Chair Client and Construction meetings and provide robust set of minutes
+ Good Understanding of contracts and liability.
+ Ability to manage designers and consultants to ensure design deliverables are issued.
+ Close Out projects (incl Handover, Defects etc)
+ Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
+ Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
+ Perform other related duties as assigned
Person Specification/Requirements
+ Proven working experience in project management(2-4 years)
+ Proven experience in allfacetsof project management for real estate projects including planning, design, construction,occupancyand closeout.
+ Manage delivery of several real estate projects at any one time through the project life cycle,e.g.programming, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
+ Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
+ Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.
+ Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
+ Conducts financial analysis.
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
+ Bachelor’s Degree inappropriate fieldof study or equivalent work experience
_Disclaimer:_
_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._
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