Rockbourne has been retained by a fast-growing, London-based property development business, to appoint a Senior Project Manager to their UK operations.
This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious, growth-stage business redefining the co-living experience across London and expanding into new markets.
Working alongside a highly motivated and collaborative team, you will take ownership of multiple property renovation and conversion projects, driving quality, timeliness, and budgets across the portfolio.
What’s in it for you?
Impact: You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle - from acquisition budgeting through renovation, delivery, and post-completion performance - directly shaping the company’s operational success and resident experience.
Culture: A dynamic, hands-on environment with a young, high-energy team. Flat structure, collaborative, chaotic but fun, with autonomy to make decisions and lead projects.
Growth: The company has achieved rapid expansion over the last year and intends to continue their ambitious growth plans.These entail acquiring a new building roughly every month, launching in regional cities, and managing a rapidly scaling portfolio of residential and mixed-use buildings.
Autonomy: You will lead projects independently, set budgets, manage contractors, and implement operational standards across multiple sites. Your judgment and execution will set the pace of delivery.
The Role
Pre-Investment & Budgeting
* Evaluate potential sites, provide initial cost estimates, and prepare high-level budgets for Investment Committee approval.
* Assess feasibility using historical project data, on-site visits, and cost-per-square-meter estimates.
Project Setup & Contractor Management
* Appoint architects, coordinate design plans with internal and external teams, and manage tender processes.
* Build and maintain strong contractor relationships, selecting and overseeing multiple bids.
Construction & Execution
* Oversee renovation and conversion works, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
* Conduct regular valuations and monitor contractor progress, pushing for top-priority delivery.
Finishing & Handover
* Lead the final stages of construction, coordinating with leasing and community teams to deliver a seamless opening.
* Ensure operational readiness, resident satisfaction, and high-quality standards.
Post-Completion Performance
* Maintain oversight of long-term building quality, ensuring standards are met and implementing continuous improvement across projects.
Overall Approach
* Fully autonomous role, driving delivery, process institutionalisation, and operational improvements across the UK portfolio.
* Collaborate closely with London and international teams to scale operations into new markets.
About You
Essential:
* Experience renovating and managing existing buildings, delivering multiple small-to-mid projects from acquisition to completion.
* Developer, investor, or family office background preferred.
* Strong technical skills: budgeting, value engineering, project management, contractor tendering, and understanding construction/MEP systems.
* High energy, autonomous, decisive, accountable, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable:
* Experience with granular property development, residential conversion, office-to-residential or hotel conversions, and iterative delivery models.
* Knowledge of innovative materials, energy-efficient solutions, and process optimisation.
* Comfortable institutionalising processes in a fast-moving environment.
Other Details
Salary: Competitive Compensation Package, plus Private healthcare, statutory pension, annual company away trips, team events, travel opportunities