Project Manager London at Cohabs: job opportunity in London

Job Description

Asset Acquisition + Project Setup:

Support Project Director in development of renovation budgets and timelines.
Review architectural and engineering plans. Coordinate design phase.
Liaise with planning consultants and internal design team to quickly obtain permits.
Lead project scope of work development and contractor bidding.

Renovation:

Manage project budgets and drive project schedules.
Visit all construction sites weekly and carry out plan checks.
Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting to Country Manager.
Push sustainability goals and ensure each building meets Cohabs ESG targets.

Building Opening:

Support building opening phase - test new MEP systems and appliances and manage the handover process to the Property Management team.
Assist Decoration Project Manager on FFE installation.
Develop and maintain punch lists - delegate and follow up with General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Finish Crews .

Closeout / Post Opening:

Track all spending and work to close out projects following opening.
Follow up with vendors to ensure invoicing is complete.
Update cost report with final budget numbers and assist with updating asset financials.
Manage and respond to post opening maintenance issues during the warranty period.

Preferred Experience

Exceptional judgment and ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations.
You have 3+ years of previous experience in Construction Project Management of real estate projects.
Particularly experience of renovation / repositioning existing buildings.
Experienced being on site and comfortable challenging contractors.
You have exceptional judgement and can make sound decisions.
You have a deep network of partners (contractors, architects, suppliers etc.)
You know the ins and outs of UK building regulations and have the core regulations committed to memory.
Very organized and comfortable with data, budgets and reporting.
A drive to innovate - desire to evolve the product and make each building better.

We are looking for someone relentless that can work in a fast-paced, high pressure work environment. Although we are now a scale-up, we will always operate like a startup. You will be pushed to your limits and may be doing several things outside the scope of this job description - you need to be cool with that.

We have a unique culture - we care intensely about what we do, and we push ourselves to our limits to achieve our goals. In the process we have a lot of fun (annual ski trips, regular company retreats, crazy opening parties etc.) and get to build lifelong, global friendships.

Recruitment Process

1st call with Paul

2nd round with Paul and Justin

3rd round work site visit and assessment

Last round with the CDO

Additional Information

Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: 01 April 2026
Location: London
Experience: > 3 years