About the Role
This role offers an opportunity to drive projects beyond the design phase and build a career at the intersection of design, delivery, and business. You will gain exposure to the decisions behind successful project execution, management, and resourcing.
Responsibilities
- Support project delivery by ensuring corporate interior teams adhere to scope, program, budget, and quality standards.
- Manage commercial aspects including fees, budgets, forecasting, invoicing, variations, change orders, and commercial reporting.
- Coordinate resources, schedules, deliverables, and project information across multiple teams to maintain project momentum.
- Build strong client relationships and communicate effectively on project, program, and commercial matters.
- Identify potential risks early and assist teams in resolving them proactively.
- Contribute to proposals, project pursuits, interviews, and the development of project scopes and fee proposals.
- Develop understanding of BIM, digital project management tools, and the impact of technology on project delivery.
- Contribute to team development and influence colleagues.
Requirements
- A degree in architecture or project management.
- Genuine interest and previous experience within the architecture or interior design industry.
- Understanding of the design process, RIBA stages, and the realities of delivering complex projects.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence to communicate with designers, consultants, clients, and wider project teams.
- Interest in the commercial aspects of projects, including budgets, fees, and contracts.
- Proactive approach to identifying issues and getting involved.
- Appetite to learn about project management systems, BIM, digital delivery, and industry best practices.
Skills
- Familiarity with BIM platforms, ideally Revit and/or BIM coordination.
- Experience with project management systems such as PMTK is beneficial.
- Understanding of project financial management and contract administration.
- Proficiency in project coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic.
- Ability to exercise good judgment.
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- 3 days in the London office
- 2 days working from home
Experience Level
- Entry-level Project Manager
- Potential to become an excellent Project Manager
Education Level
- Degree in Architecture or Project Management
- Project Management Qualification (e.g., PRINCE, APMP, diploma) is desirable
About the Company
- Perkins&Will is an award-winning international design firm and an industry leader in sustainable design.
- The London office is a successful design firm in the UK and Europe.
- Services include new build architecture, strategic workplace consultancy, corporate interiors, large-scale urban design, planning development, and hospitality.
Equal Opportunity
- Perkins&Will is an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints, and solutions that best serve clients, the community, and enrich the work environment.
