Project Management Lead - Commercial Property

Location: London (hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive salary + excellent benefit package & equity

Our client is a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary global building consultancy with a heritage spanning over two centuries. They have consistently led the way in providing project management, building surveying, cost management, quantity surveying, and advisory services for some of the world’s most iconic projects. They are committed to delivering value, quality, and sustainability within the built environment. Operating in various sectors, they actively engage with and invest in commercial, residential, education, data centres, mixed-use, infrastructure, retail, and healthcare projects.

The opportunity:

As a result of company growth, our client is looking for a proactive and strategic leader to join their London Project Management team as Commercial Property Lead. This role involves overseeing and expanding key subsectors, including commercial, hotels, offices, interiors, retrofit, and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of high-profile projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategies to expand client presence in the commercial property sector.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Support clients in realigning office space, procurement, and tenure to meet evolving needs.
• Highlight growth potential in both sectors, leveraging existing client relationships and projects.
• Provide market insights, advising clients on trends and best practices.
• Lead bids and presentations to secure new projects.
• Improve office space to enhance health, wellbeing, and productivity, fostering collaboration.
• Ensure successful project delivery, maintaining quality, timelines, and budget.
• Align projects with sustainability and smart building principles.
• Advise on procurement strategies and contractual frameworks.
• Deliver a variety of projects, including new builds, fit-outs, refurbishments, and mixed-use developments.
• Drive profitability, meeting business plan targets.
• Oversee financial forecasting, fee structures, and cost management.
• Help clients achieve best value for money.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.

The candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a recognised leader in the commercial property sector, combining strategic vision, technical expertise, and commercial insight. This role also presents a great opportunity for those ready to take the next step in their career, with strong potential for growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction, Real Estate, Project Management or a related field.
• Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) is preferred but not essential.
• Strong track record in leading projects within the sector.
• Proven ability in business development and client management.
• Expertise in sustainability, smart buildings, and market trends.
• Trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and leadership.
• Leads by fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Combines vision with practical delivery for service excellence and profitability.
• Champions quality and value, reinforcing our client as a market leader.

What’s on offer:

• This role offers a central London office location with hybrid working.
• Equity package (further details to be disclosed during the interview process).
• Generous performance-based bonuses with clear objectives.
• Strong additional benefits package.
• Career pathway to Senior Partner.

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and embedded in the company culture, ensuring equal opportunities for all. To support this, they recognise the importance of flexible and agile working and are open to discussing how this can benefit both you and the business from day one. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting time, who are committed to growing their teams. They offer a market leading benefits package and strong, clear career progression to Senior Partner and beyond.

For more information and confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones.