Project Manager - Residential & Commercial Developments

About the role

A leading multidisciplinary architecture and design practice, known for residential, commercial and refurbishment projects across the UK, is expanding and is looking for an experienced Project Manager. The role covers high-value residential and commercial developments, ensuring compliance with UK fire regulations and planning obligations, and leads projects from concept to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of new-build and refurbishment residential developments, delivering on time and within budget.
• Implement and enforce fire safety regulations, integrating best practice into design and construction.
• Manage Section 106 obligations such as affordable housing, infrastructure contributions and community benefits.
• Liaise with planning authorities, building control and fire safety consultants.
• Develop project strategies, run risk assessments and set up mitigation plans.
• Monitor contractor performance against safety, quality and design standards.
• Report regularly to stakeholders on budget, milestones and compliance.

Required profile

• Demonstrable residential development project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations, including Approved Document B and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing Section 106 agreements and planning applications with London authorities.
• At least two projects completed in London through all RIBA stages as sole project manager.
• RICS-accredited degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Engineering.
• Five years' experience delivering luxury interior design projects valued between £500k and £10m.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. Prince2, APMP, CIOB, RICS) are desirable.

Required skills

• Revit
• Adobe Suite
• Leadership, problem-solving and client management

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus a generous bonus structure.
• Hybrid working.
• Simply Health, eye care contribution, 23 days holiday rising to 25, volunteer days, workplace pension with 4.5% employer contribution, permanent health insurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.