The Project Manager client side in London

ESA Engineering is an integrated engineering services company, built around one core principle: following our clients wherever their projects take them. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver end-to-end support across the full project lifecycle, from planning and feasibility, through design, construction supervision and commissioning, to operations and maintenance, ensuring continuity of expertise and a single point of accountability at every stage.

With offices in Italy, France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and the United States, we combine international reach with locally grounded knowledge, applying experience gained across global programmes to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes on projects worldwide.

As part of a strategic expansion of our UK operations, we are actively building a strong, talented team to grow our presence and deepen our commitment to the British market. This is a genuine opportunity to join ESA at the ground level of something significant, to help shape the culture, capability, and reputation of our UK practice from the inside, and to grow with it.

The Project Manager client side is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and controlling the resources and activities necessary for complex construction projects. Acts as a liaison between the Project Owner and various stakeholders (designers, contractors, legal and/or finance consultants, etc.), covering the entire design and construction process (RIBA Stages 3–5), ensuring compliance with the schedule, cost plan, and quality standards defined by the client.

• Defining project objectives and developing detailed plans for all operational phases
• Handling contracts JCT and standard employer/contractor forms
• Coordinating and supervising project teams and contractors, ensuring effective communication between all stakeholders (developers, funders, local authorities)
• Monitoring and controlling costs according to critical path, resource levelling, and cash flow forecasting
• Managing risks and critical issues, with timely intervention in the event of unforeseen events or delays
• Overseeing Health & Safety client duties, CDM client responsibilities, and building handover/defects
• Managing relations with contractors and clients, including the production and approval of payment certificates
• Closing the project, ensuring the delivery of as built documentation and compliance with contractual conditions

5+ years’ project management experience, ideally in a consultancy environment, focused primarily on high-end / luxury residential / Luxury Retail projects valued up to £5 million.

Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Project Management, or related field MRICS, MAPM or equivalent chartership preferred.

Excellent communication and relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong problem solving, negotiation, and risk management skills.

Commercially aware, quality-driven, and organised under pressure.

A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Demonstrable experience with BIM-based platforms (Revit, Navisworks or equivalent), project programming tools (MS Project, Asta Powerproject) and standard MS Office suite.

Benefits & Work-Life Support

The practice invests in its employees, offering a competitive base salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support both career development and well-being:

• Competitive level salary aligned with industry benchmarks.
• A comprehensive programme of continued professional development
• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

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