Senior Project Manager | Project & Building Consultancy

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Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.

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About The Role

Knight Frank's Project & Building Consultancy team is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our established London office sector team.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of high-profile office fit-out, refurbishment and repositioning projects across Central London, working with a diverse client base that includes occupiers, investors and developers. You will be entrusted with managing projects from inception through to completion, building lasting client relationships and helping to shape the continued growth of the team.

Working within one of the UK's leading property consultancies, you'll join a collaborative, ambitious and highly respected team that delivers some of the market's most exciting projects, ranging from occupier fit-outs through to major landlord refurbishment and repositioning schemes. Projects typically range from 5,000 sq ft to 200,000 sq ft, with exposure to larger, landmark schemes across London.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of office fit-out, refurbishment and repositioning projects from initial briefing through to completion.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing strategic advice on project delivery, procurement, programme, risk and commercial considerations.
• Managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams through design, tender, construction and handover stages.
• Building and developing strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business and new instructions.
• Preparing fee proposals, supporting pitches and contributing to business development activities.
• Producing and presenting project, programme and financial reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, helping to develop technical capability and future talent.
• Contributing to the strategic growth and success of the London Project Management team.

About You

We're interested in speaking with commercially minded project professionals who thrive on delivery, relationship building and achieving outstanding results for clients.

You will likely possess:

• MRICS qualification or an equivalent project management, construction or engineering qualification.
• A strong track record delivering office fit-out, refurbishment or repositioning projects within the London market.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills, with the confidence to influence and advise at all levels.
• Experience leading project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in developing client relationships and winning new business.
• A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for supporting and developing others.

Why Knight Frank?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the office sector. You'll work alongside industry-leading professionals, gain exposure to high-profile projects and clients, and benefit from genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

If you're looking to take the next step in your project management career and make a meaningful impact within a highly regarded team, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about our Project & Building Consultancy team, please click here.

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.