Commercial Real Estate Acquisition & Office Fit-out – Development & Project Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager with proven experience in technical due diligence, cost and procurement, design management, and end-to-end project & construction management. The ideal candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of commercial real estate acquisitions and office fit-out projects, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives, budgets, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Due Diligence

• Lead and coordinate technical due diligence during commercial acquisitions, including building condition assessments, compliance checks, and risk analysis.
• Provide recommendations and risk-mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.

Cost & Procurement Management

• Develop project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead procurement processes for consultants, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality delivery.
• Review, negotiate, and administer contracts in line with company policies.

Design Management

• Manage design consultants to ensure alignment with project brief, brand standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate design reviews and approvals across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure sustainability, LEED, or other certification requirements are integrated where applicable.

Project & Construction Management

• Plan, manage, and execute office fit-out and refurbishment projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and program compliance.
• Manage project reporting, risk registers, and progress updates for senior management.
• Coordinate with landlords, local authorities, and statutory bodies for necessary approvals and compliance.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the main point of contact between internal business units, external consultants, and contractors.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Align project outcomes with business and operational requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, MRICS, MCIOB, LEED AP) is advantageous.
• 10+ years of proven experience in project management, with exposure to commercial real estate acquisitions and corporate office fit-outs.
• Strong technical expertise in due diligence, procurement, cost management, design coordination, and construction delivery.
• Strong understanding of local (London/European) regulations, legal requirements, and the local planning process.
• Solid understanding of contracts (FIDIC/JCT or equivalent) and procurement strategies.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, along with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to efficiently integrate resources to drive successful project implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive in pursuing continuous improvement for designs and processes—e.g., challenging the status quo or using value engineering to identify optimal solutions for all development aspects.
• High level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, resilience, and adaptability; demonstrates strong leadership to drive projects and is a collaborative team player.
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in Chinese is advantageous.