Senior Project Manager (MRICS) - Project & Building Consultancy

1w1 week ago

Colliers International EMEA

London, GB · Full-time · £500,000 – £500,000

About this role

Colliers is seeking an experienced qualified Senior Project Manager to join its Project & Building Consultancy team. The role focuses on successful delivery of commercial fit-out, refurbishment, and capital projects across diverse client portfolios including corporate occupiers, investors, and developers. Take ownership from inception through completion, providing strategic advice, technical oversight, and commercial leadership.

Lead end-to-end delivery of commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects ranging from £500k to £10M+. Manage all project phases including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover. Develop and maintain project programmes, risk registers, and cost plans while ensuring highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Act as primary client interface, building strong trusted relationships and providing clear proactive reporting to senior stakeholders. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including designers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Lead procurement processes, administer contracts primarily JCT, and manage cost control, change management, and project governance.

Join the UK business headquartered in London with over 1,200 specialists across 16 offices. Culture built on enterprising thinking, service excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Support and mentor Assistant and Project Managers, contribute to business development, pitches, and client engagement to expand services.

Requirements

Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects within the UK market
Track record managing projects in the range of £500k – £10M+
Experience within a consultancy, client-side, or multi-disciplinary environment
Strong understanding of workplace environments and occupier-led projects
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and governance frameworks
Experience with JCT contracts (FIDIC or NEC beneficial)
Proficient in budget management, programme delivery, and risk control
Understanding of building services (M&E), design coordination, and construction processes

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects, typically ranging from £500k to £10M+
Manage all project phases including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover
Develop and maintain project programmes, risk registers, and cost plans
Act as the primary client interface, building strong, trusted relationships
Provide clear and proactive reporting to senior stakeholders and occupiers
Lead procurement processes (RFP/tendering) and appointment of consultants and contractors
Administer contracts (primarily JCT, with exposure to other forms beneficial)
Support and mentor Assistant and Project Managers within the team