Associate Project Manager - Commercial Property
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Cobalt is working with a leading UK real estate consultancy to recruit an Associate Project Manager into their London-based Building Consultancy team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile commercial office fit-out projects within a collaborative and ambitious business.
The Organisation
This respected and forward-thinking firm is known for its inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements, and dedication to staff development. With a modern and energetic approach to property consultancy, they are experiencing ongoing growth in their Commercial Project Management offering. You'll be joining a tight-knit London team that forms part of a wider national network, working in synergy with Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying colleagues. The company also offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Pension contribution.
- Life assurance.
- A flexible benefits scheme tailored to your personal needs.
The Role and Responsibilities
You will be instrumental in delivering key client projects while helping to shape a growing team and service line. The role reports into a senior figure within the Project Management function and includes:
- Leading commercial office fit-out projects from inception through to completion.
- Procuring and managing consultant teams, including negotiating terms and fees.
- Defining project scope, work plans, and timelines with clients.
- Monitoring programme, budget, and project performance.
- Producing fee proposals and bid documents for future work.
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.
- Facilitating internal and external meetings to manage project progress and expectations.
Skills Needed / Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical capability, leadership, and client-facing experience. You will need:
- A recognised professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM, CIOB or equivalent.
- Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out projects.
- Working knowledge of the full project lifecycle in a consultancy or client-side environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead client discussions and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- A full, clean driving licence.
Additional Information
Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.
