Project Manager (Design)
Welcome to Staycity Group, a thriving and rapidly expanding aparthotel operator, making waves across the heart of Europe! With an impressive track record of multiple new aparthotels opening each year, we're on an unstoppable journey, with exceptional properties across iconic European cities like London, Dublin, Berlin, Edinburgh, Paris, and Venice.
Are you someone who thrives in a high-paced, evolving environment where ambiguity is met with enthusiasm and determination? Do you have an insatiable curiosity, an empathetic nature, and a genuine passion for growing with, and supporting others? At Staycity Group, we're not just an aparthotel group; we're a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work and make a real impact.
Benefits:
- Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
- Flexible working patterns
- Bonus scheme that rewards high performers;- based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
- Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
- Refer and earn scheme - earn up to £/€550
- Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
- Education Support to help you foster new skills
- Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
What you can do for us:
- Assist in Delivery Team supervision and management of the London HQ Studio.
- Manage scheduling of all staff and team assignments.
- Strong organization, communication, analytical and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrate high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling.
- Manage project schedules and deadlines, ensuring compliance with contract and project expectations.
- Guide the team (and company) through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation through to completion.
- Facilitate and manage all phases with internal staff and key stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are communicated and adhered to by all.
- Assist in communicating with Key parties on all Project related matters, where need be.
- Manage administrative issues, team allocations, travel and project communications.
- Assist with training on project management process and tools.
- Scheduling and ensuring design reviews occur and are maintained in conjunction with milestone deliverables for each project
- Participate in weekly operational calls and contribute to all action items as Identified on those calls
- Assist Staycity Group in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years’ proven experience managing complex interior design projects in the hospitality sector, with a strong track record in luxury or boutique hotel developments, refurbishments, and fit-outs.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate an internal design team, set clear deliverables, and ensure timely, high-quality output across all project stages.
- Experience overseeing concept design, design development, documentation, and coordination through to procurement, installation, and final handover.
- Skilled in managing multidisciplinary collaboration, including in-house designers, architects, engineers, contractors, FF&E suppliers, whilst liaising with different internal departments, from Development teams to operations.
- Proven capability in resource planning, workflow management, and maintaining project timelines and milestones
- Strong grasp of hospitality brand guidelines, operational requirements, and compliance with building codes and accessibility standards.
- Track record of budget control, procurement oversight, and managing FF&E schedules for high-value hotel projects.
- Adept at client and stakeholder management, including hotel owners, operators, and brand representatives, ensuring alignment with project vision and operational needs.
Join us and be part of the journey.
- Division
- Staycity Group
- Department
- Interior Design
- Locations
- Staycity Group Head Office UK
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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