Project Manager – Co-Living (London)

About the role

Our client, a fast‑growing residential operator, is expanding its London portfolio and needs a hands‑on Project Manager to lead heavy renovation and repositioning projects across multiple residential buildings. You will manage a portfolio of live projects, oversee budgets up to £5 million and work closely with senior leadership and on‑site teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in developing renovation budgets and project timelines.
• Review architectural and engineering plans and coordinate the design phase.
• Liaise with planning consultants and internal design teams to secure permits.
• Lead scope development and manage the contractor tendering process.
• Own project budgets, drive programmes to meet target completion dates, and conduct weekly site visits.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for senior stakeholders and champion sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee building opening activities, including MEP commissioning, handover to operations, and FF&E installation.
• Maintain detailed snagging lists, manage close‑out documentation, and track all project expenditure through financial reconciliation.
• Handle post‑opening maintenance issues and defect‑liability period contractor responses.

Required profile

• 3+ years of construction project management experience in real estate.
• Proven track record in renovation and repositioning of existing buildings.
• Confidence on site and ability to manage and challenge contractors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience handling budgets and cost reports.
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations.

Required skills

• Construction project management
• Budgeting and cost control
• UK building regulations
• Tendering and contractor management
• MEP systems commissioning
• FF&E coordination

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Full‑time permanent role based in London with regular site visits.
• Clear growth pathway into new UK city launches over the next 2‑3 years.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile HMOs, office‑to‑residential conversions and heritage projects.