Project Manager

CBRE
London
  • Role Overview

This role is responsible for leading and delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across client real estate environments. You will manage projects from initial concept through to completion, while also stepping into ongoing projects where required. The position requires full ownership of both project execution and outcomes, ensuring successful delivery aligned with client expectations.

This position will be dedicated to a key client within the banking sector, requiring a strong understanding of working in regulated, fast-paced environments and the ability to build trusted, long-term stakeholder relationships.

You will also contribute to early-stage planning activities such as defining scope, managing tender processes, and supporting cost planning. Projects may range from small works and relocations to large-scale transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring clear, proactive, and consistent communication with all stakeholders.
  • Lead projects end-to-end, managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality standards.
  • Identify potential risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies while clearly communicating impacts and solutions.
  • Maintain well-structured project documentation including schedules, financials, reports, and action logs.
  • Take ownership of project delivery, proactively addressing challenges to keep projects on track.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment built on trust, accountability, and shared goals.
  • Provide accurate and timely updates to senior leadership to support decision-making.
  • Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Monitor on-site progress, resolving issues efficiently and ensuring quality delivery.
  • Support procurement, contract management, change control, and project closeout activities.
  • Travel to project locations as required to support delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Key Competencies

What Good Looks Like

Proactive Communication

  • Communicates early, clearly, and consistently-no surprises.
  • Tailors messaging to field teams, clients, and executive leadership.
  • Flags risks and decisions with recommended paths forward.
Organization & Attention to Detail

  • Maintains accurate, up-to-date schedules, budgets, and documentation.
  • Keeps project information structured, accessible, and audit-ready.
  • Balances daily execution with overall project objectives.
Ownership & Initiative

  • Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just assigned tasks.
  • Steps in proactively to solve problems and maintain momentum.
  • Follows through on commitments and closes the loop.
Team Building & Collaboration

  • Builds trust and credibility across internal and external teams.
  • Encourages open dialogue, accountability, and shared ownership.
  • Positively contributes to
Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years proven Project Management experience in an M&E, FM, construction or critical environment
  • Migration Activity including Moves and Change projects
  • Proven experience of running a P&L
  • Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team
  • Previous experience of operating at senior level (Desirable)
Qualifications

  • IOSH Managing Safely and/or SMSTS
  • Recognised technical qualification in construction, M & E or similar
  • Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy
  • Recognised qualification in Project Management
  • NEBOSH (Desirable)
Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
Posted 2026-01-31

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