Project Manager- co-living in London

Our client is a fast-growing, institutionally backed residential operator with a presence across several major European and North American cities. Their London portfolio is scaling rapidly, and they are looking for a talented Project Manager to join their in-house construction and development team. This is a hands-on delivery role managing heavy renovation and repositioning projects across a growing portfolio of residential buildings in London.

At a Glance

• Heavy renovation and building repositioning - large HMOs, office-to-residential PD, heritage buildings
• Managing 10+ live projects simultaneously
• Contract values: up to £5m
• Reporting into a Senior PM within a close-knit, high-performing team
• Growth pathway into new UK city launches planned over the next 2-3 years
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Full-time, London-based with regular site visits across the city

About the Business

The business operates a vertically integrated model - acquiring, renovating, and managing high-quality, fully furnished shared residential properties in prime urban neighbourhoods. They control the full value chain from site identification through to long-term asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in developing renovation budgets and project timelines
• Review architectural and engineering plans; coordinate the design phase
• Liaise with planning consultants and the internal design team to progress permits efficiently
• Lead scope of works development and manage the contractor tendering process
• Own project budgets and drive programmes to meet target completion dates
• Carry out weekly site visits across all live projects, including plan checks
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting for senior stakeholders
• Champion sustainability initiatives and ensure each project meets the company's ESG targets
• Lead the opening phase - commissioning and testing new MEP systems and appliances
• Manage handover to the property operations team
• Support FF&E installation alongside the interiors team
• Develop and maintain detailed snagging lists; follow up with main contractors, subcontractors, and finishing crews
• Track all project expenditure through to financial close-out
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
• Update cost reports with final figures and support asset-level financial reconciliation
• Manage post-opening maintenance issues and contractor responses during the defects liability period

Candidate Profile

The right candidate will bring:

• 3+ years of construction project management experience in real estate
• Demonstrable track record in renovation and repositioning of existing buildings
• Confidence on site and a track record of effectively managing and challenging contractors
• Strong commercial acumen - comfortable managing budgets, cost reports, and financial data
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations
• An established network of contractors, architects, and suppliers in London
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to run multiple projects in parallel
• Sound judgement and the ability to make clear decisions in ambiguous or fast-moving situations
• A drive to continuously improve - always looking for ways to make the next project better than the last

This is a high-energy, fast-paced environment. The business operates with a startup mindset despite its scale, and this person will need to be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and working outside the traditional confines of a job description when required.