Real Estate Senior Project Manager / Associate Director in City of London

Location: London

Package: Up to £85K DOE + Bonus circa 10% + Benefits. Benefits include: 27 days annual leave, EAP, Eyecare vouchers, Family Friendly Policies, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay, Shared Parental Leave, Time off for Dependants, Health & Wellbeing allowance of £250 pa, Medical Insurance, Season Ticket Loan, Professional Subscriptions, Cycle to Work scheme.

Work Format: In the office

Reference: 2719

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Real Estate professional to take a leading role in the delivery of High-end Hotel and Prime Commercial Office developments within the London market. The position offers significant exposure to complex, design-led projects and the chance to act as a trusted advisor to a sophisticated client base. Joining a well-regarded consultancy platform, the successful candidate will operate at the forefront of project delivery, combining technical excellence with strong client stewardship. The role provides clear scope for progression within a stable and highly respected environment.

What you’ll do

• You will lead the end-to-end delivery of major commercial and hospitality developments, representing the client from early-stage briefing through to completion and handover.
• Acting as the central point of leadership, you will coordinate multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams to ensure programmes, budgets, and quality benchmarks are consistently achieved.
• The role will involve full responsibility for project governance, reporting, and risk management across all RIBA stages.
• Where required, you will act as Employer’s Agent, administering contracts and ensuring compliance with agreed commercial and contractual frameworks while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
• You will build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, strategic advice, and a solutions-led approach to problem solving.
• In parallel, you will contribute to the wider success of the team by supporting junior colleagues and championing best practice across project delivery.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience delivering complex Commercial and/or Hospitality-led developments, ideally within the London market.
• Background at Senior Project Manager or early Associate Director level within consultancy or client-side environments.
• Strong technical understanding of project management and Employer’s Agent responsibilities across all RIBA stages.
• Demonstrated ability to lead consultant teams and manage multiple stakeholders with confidence and discretion.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, programmes, and contractual obligations.
• Highly professional, proactive, and client-facing, aligned to premium development environments.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Availability to start within a short notice period, ideally one month or less.
• Must have UK consultancy experience.

About the company

Our client is a well-established consultancy recognised for delivering complex projects across the built environment with precision, integrity, and technical excellence. Advising a diverse client base spanning commercial, residential, infrastructure, and public-sector developments, the firm operates at the forefront of industry best practice. Its collaborative culture, combined with a strong emphasis on career development and long-term progression, makes it a compelling platform for ambitious real estate professionals.

To Apply:

To express your interest for this Search please apply using the Apply feature on Linkedin or email your CV to apply@richmond-capital.co.uk quoting the reference number in the email title. We will be in touch to confirm we have received your application and progress your candidature as appropriate.