Who are we?

Perkins&Will are a global practice of designers and changemakers who aspire to create spaces and places where humanity can thrive in harmony with the environment. Our specialism spans across Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Branding and beyond; allowing us to be a truly multi-disciplinary team whose range of perspectives and skillsets make us a uniquely resilient studio.

For almost a decade, part of our diverse design offering has also included Portland Design, who have been attracting, informing, surprising and delighting clients and users across a range of projects globally. Portland Design are an internationally renowned design consultancy who specialise in crafting brand propositions and design experiences that have been inspiring audiences to connect with brands and spaces since 1987.

At the heart of Portland’s design ethos is the importance of people and how they engage emotionally and physically with brands, communities and places. With an array of clients and a portfolio of projects that always offer an exciting, immersive and multi-sensory journey through the essence of a brand; our team of highly creative and strategically minded thinkers are ready to tackle any design challenge.

We are striving to create a supportive and flexible work culture that allows individuals to take ownership of their career development, while also giving them the tools and opportunities to succeed.

Who are we looking for?

Currently, we are looking for driven and experienced Project Managers to join our London office and work closely with our internal specialist departments. With three roles in total, we are looking to bring in Project Managers to work with Portland Design and the Architecture and Corporate Interiors teams at Perkins&Will.

This job description will describe the initial key aspects of working at a Project Manager within the practice. The perfect candidate will bring sound commercial judgement, design planning, resourcing, contractual knowledge and interpersonal skills. You will join a team of two Project Managers and a wider operations group to support you.

Significant experience of working within a similar role and organisation is a must, along with a degree, or professional accreditation in a related discipline such as project management/design management, or architecture, to ensure you will be able to perform from the outset. While a minimum of four years of experience is required, we do welcome candidates with more experience to apply.

Essential requirements for the positions include, but aren’t limited to:

• Lead efforts in developing and validating project scopes, schedules, services, appointment terms and fees.
• Contribute to management of commercial aspects of multiple design projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Resolve resourcing and commercial issues and help ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Manage change through the project lifecycle.
• Minimum of a Degree Qualification in Project Management, Design Management, Architecture, Design or related discipline is required.
• Relevant experience in a quality organization and similar industry experience of at least four years.

It is common for Perkins&Will to have a 2 stage interview process; the first stage being an in-person interview at our London office, with the second being either an in-person or online interview with the wider senior team. So, if you are ready to take the next step in your career and join our team, then please contact us today via our Careers Portal or by email: London.recruitment@perkinswill.com

Please note, if you happen to require any further assistance or need us to make any adjustments for you during this process, then please let us know via this email above quoting Applicant Accessibility in the email title. Please be sure to include a detailed description of the requested accommodation, your name, and preferred method of contact. This way, our team can ensure to put added measures in place to support you during the application and interview process.

Perkins&Will are an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment. Perkins&Will greatly appreciates your interest in our firm and the time you have taken to apply for this position; we look forward to reviewing your application.

We will aim to contact successful candidates within four working weeks but depending on the time of year and number of applications, this timeline might vary. As per GDPR Guidelines, Perkins&Will will keep your application documents on file for six months after you submit your application to us. After this time frame, if you would like us to additionally remove your contact details from our internal system, please reach out to us directly via the email London.recruitment@perkinswill.com