Senior Project Manager - Workplace / Real Estate

CompanyPace

LocationCity Of London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/21/2026

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Property, housing and estate managers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Real Estate / Workplace (Principal Consultant)

Location: London 3 days per week

Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (potential to extend)

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 plus benefits (dependent on experience)

Start: ASAP

At Pace, our consultants genuinely care about the impact our work has on our customers and their customers alike. We are ‘problem solvers’ who call on our collective experience, knowledge and skills to support customers to access benefits early.

Our mission is to create environments that thrive for our customers; we enable this by providing transformation, process optimisation, and automation services, all with the aim of enabling our customers to harness human autonomy.

We are reimagining how transformation services are delivered, taking a human-centred approach, and our work is having a material impact on people's lives. If this resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.

Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager who has extensive Workplace, Real Estate and/or Facilities experience. You will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a major estate, facilities and capital development project for the organisation. The role ensures that the project is delivered on time, within budget, meeting the high-quality standards in compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

This role demands strategic leadership and agility. There may be occasions that require last minute travel to support projects at times within a different time zone, requiring personal flexibility. You’ll act as the bridge between local managing partners, office managers and central management ensuring requirements are cleared captured, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed.

What you’ll do:

Lead and manage a major estate and facilities project from inception to completion, which requires experience of managing office moves, refurbishments, new builds and infrastructure upgrades
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with executive-level stakeholders to capture and document requirements
Work closely with senior management to ensure value for money is delivered and branding is kept consistent throughout the estate
Support the creation and completion of commercial contracts such as lease agreements and supplier contracts, ensuring where possible project risks are identified and mitigated within contracts and agreements
Manage general contractors and suppliers, likely to include builders, architects, designers and property partners - ensuring quality and build schedules remain on track

Develop, maintain and monitor project plans both internally but also where external build schedules apply

Responsible for ensuring all project documentation is maintained and kept up to date such as floor plans, RAID logs and Change Orders

Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenditure against forecast and controlling any necessary Change Orders

Identify resource requirements and timings for the core central teams ensuring there is no overlap for IT leads

Procure goods and services in line with organisational procurement processes and policies

Facilitate regular project meetings and produce clear, concise status reporting

Manage change and communications to ensure successful project delivery

Support technical teams in issue resolution and escalation management

The successful Project Manager will be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

Proven experience in project management within estates, facilities or construction environments
Evidence of delivering entire office move projects from start to finish
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong problem-solving skills, able to adapt quickly to unexpected changes

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Deep understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).

Proficiency with PM tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or equivalent.

A proactive, delivery-focused mindset and ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments.

Desirable:

Degree in estates management, facilities management or related construction field
Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (e.g. BREEAM, Net Zero initiatives)
Experience delivering estates projects within the legal sector

What’s in it for you?

An opportunity to join a high-growth, scale-up consulting firm making a material difference in how clients are served.
Personal development focus with annual appraisals, development plans, and bi-weekly coaching conversations.
Access to a personal training budget (subject to approval).

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary of £100,000 - £110,000 plus benefits

25 days’ annual leave, plus an extra day for your birthday

Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year

Reservist leave: up to 10 days paid

AVIVA workplace pension scheme

Save 30–60% on an electric car through The Electric Car Scheme

Access to Pace’s APM Corporate Partner benefits

ADS Group Reward benefits

Additional benefits available upon conversion to a permanent position

Your Pace team:

Harnessing Human Autonomy means putting human needs at the heart of system and process design.

At Pace, we help organisations align technology with human behaviour—designing systems that empower people, automate the routine, and unlock greater efficiency and innovation.

Imagine if... you worked for a company that has integrity at its core and truly values its people, social responsibility, and the real-world impact of its work.

We recognise that we are only as good as our people. Apply today to discover the great things we’re achieving together—and the fun we have doing it.