We have an exciting growth opportunity for an experienced Professionally Qualified Project Manager to join our National Project Management team which sits within our London office. As a Senior Project Manager, you will support the development of a credible business stream within the network of our commercial teams and manage key client projects with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget and within scope. You will contribute to the growth and development of the Project Management team by helping to mentor and train the more junior members.

Our busy National Project Management team consists of a team of 8 working alongside Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying teams. This role is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to work within a growing team with lots of room for career progression.

As an ambitious and growing business, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can establish themselves and make a significant contribution to developing this business. We offer a highly competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, life assurance and flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances.

Main tasks:

You will act as the project lead, bridging the gap between our clients, external architects, and building contractors. You will be responsible for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards.

Project Lifecycle Management: Lead end-to-end delivery from feasibility, planning, and design, through to construction and post-handover.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage project budgets, conduct cost appraisals, and process contract variations.

Procurement & Contracts: Assist and lead when appropriate consultant and contractor brief setting and tendering process. Be able to administer construction contracts (e.g., JCT or NEC4).

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors.

Risk Management: Identify potential delays or financial risks, proactively implementing mitigating solutions.

Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works comply with CDM regulations, Building Safety Act, and health & safety standards.


What will it take to be successful?

You will be an experienced Project Manager registered with either MRICS / MAPM / CIOB or equivalent professional body. We are looking for enthusiasm, integrity and a can-do attitude; someone who has the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, where you will need to be flexible in your approach and contribute to a supportive and collaborative team. You will be prepared to participate in managing and developing other team members, while actively seeking out continuous self-development. Additionally, you will be competent with MS Office and hold a full clean driving licence.


Experience: Proven experience in construction project management.

Qualifications: Degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Building Surveying or other related field. Professional qualified to MRICS, MCIOB, APM etc.

Contract Knowledge: Strong familiarity with standard forms of contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC).

Leadership: Exceptional communication and team management skills with a track record of driving multi-disciplinary teams.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project) and RIBA plan of works along with Excel and Power Bi.


We’d love you to get in touch!


Hours

Full Time

Contract type

Permanent

Location

London Chapel Place

Why choose us?


We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave. 


As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients. 


About us:


Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.


Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.


We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.


Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.


Our values:


  • Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
  • Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
  • Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm


We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:


  • Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
  • People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
  • Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
  • Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
  • Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business 
  • Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.

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