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Project Manager - Consultancy & Client Representative

Posted: 1 days ago

Job Description

The client is a legacy consultancy based in central London looking to hire a Project Manager. Candidates may come from either an architectural background or a pure project-management background.This opportunity carries significant responsibility, supporting senior leadership in project coordination, liaising with external design studios, consultants, and internal teams, and overseeing the day-to-day direction of multiple super-prime and prime residential projects. Typical construction values range from £1–£50 million. The role is pivotal in ensuring smooth project delivery while supporting the firms long-term growth and strategic objectives.A key aspect of the position is balancing close daily liaison with UHNWIs with strong process, structure, administration, and project management.This is a strategic, client-facing role focused on coordinating and managing multidisciplinary teams, guiding projects from pre-feasibility through design and delivery, and ensuring alignment with client expectations throughout.This is an opportunity to step into a client-side project leadership role. It’s a move that takes architects away from the drawing board and into a more organisational, commercial, and facilitation-focused position.Responsibilities:Track and manage projects from initial client engagement through launch and day-to-day oversight.Develop and analyse briefs for client and project needs as part of team assembly.Serve as primary point of contact between the client (UHWNI & HWNI), design studios, consultants, and internal teams.Coordinate diaries, briefings, and meetings between architects/designers and clients.Prepare proposals, presentation documents, and reports alongside senior client leadership.Log minutes and action points from client, partner, and project team meetings.Conduct pre-purchase appraisals and provide strategic input on project feasibility.Lead client-facing activities including presentations, pitching, and design discussions.Assist in selecting and appointing world-class designers, consultants, and design partners.Qualifications & Experience:ARB/RIBA qualified architect or extensive experience in architecture, project management, or client-side coordination for high-end residential projects.Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and budgets while maintaining high standards of design quality and client satisfaction.Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills.Demonstrable experience dealing with UHWNIs and HWNIsTrack record of managing projects in London and home countiesExperience coordinating multidisciplinary teams on luxury residential projects.Confident in client-facing roles, including presentations, meetings, and pitching.

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