The company
At Fora, we're fueled by a desire to propel businesses and their people forward by creating an extraordinary workplace experience, where people do their best work.
We're here for the progressives, the forward thinkers, the status quo-challengers, the creators and the innovators. With signature hospitality, a likeminded community of members and a re-energising wellness experience, Fora takes the grind out of daily work-life, so members can focus on what's important - working productively, healthily and happily.
Our journey began over 20 years ago, when we opened our first location on London's City Road. Since then, we have a collection of enriching and individual workspaces which has grown to over 70 distinctive workspaces across London, the UK and Germany, totaling 3.2 million sq ft of real estate. And in the last two decades we've welcomed nearly 30,000 members through our doors and boast market-leading retention rates.
As a trusted workspace provider for teams of all sizes, from established brands to new ventures, our uniquely designed, flexible office spaces come with a range of exceptional on-site amenities and a dedicated team ensuring to take care of all the day-to-day details truly making us experience makers.
Fora is part of The Office Group and we have ambitious plans to expand our collection of workspaces in the future, pioneering industry change through our conscious design and construction practices, and creating workspaces that empower our members to work in their own unique way.
The Role
The Senior Development Manager will play a pivotal role in the delivery of new assets and the enhancement of the existing portfolio. This individual will be responsible for managing projects across all RIBA stages, ensuring they are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards while complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Project Delivery
* Lead the delivery of new flexible office space projects, across all RIBA Stages, from feasibility and business case approval through to practical completion and handover
* Define and drive the Procurement strategy specific to each project
* Manage consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to achieve cost, programme, and quality objectives
* Ensure alignment with company design, operational, and commercial standards
Portfolio Improvements
* Deliver refurbishment and reconfiguration projects within the existing portfolio, including changes of spatial use, cellularisation, and repositioning works
* Coordinate delivery in live environments, minimising disruption to customers and operations
Governance & Reporting
* Provide accurate and timely reporting on project budgets, programme, risks, and progress to senior stakeholders
* Maintain full compliance with internal approval processes and governance frameworks
Technical Oversight
* Oversee design development and review consultant/contractor proposals to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including fire safety, MEP systems, health & safety, and building regulations
* Ensure robust quality assurance procedures are implemented throughout the project lifecycle
* Manage handover and close-out processes
Requirements
* Degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Real Estate, or related discipline is advantageous
* Professional membership preferred (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, CEng or equivalent)
* Minimum 5-7 years relevant industry experience
* Proven track record of delivering commercial office space projects as Client side Project/Development Manager, consultant, or contractor
* Strong understanding of the project lifecycle across all RIBA stages
* Strong knowledge of MEP systems, fire safety, building regulations, and statutory compliance requirements
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and third-party contractors
Benefits
At The Office Group, we know that work isn't just about working. We offer all of our employers a fantastic range of benefits, including;
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working - 4 Days in the office. 1 day WFH
* 28 days annual leave
* Birthday Leave
* 2 weeks work from anywhere
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Healthshield
* Study support
* 5% Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Discounted Gym membership
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 25% Discount at Fora Cafes