Project Manager

Job Description

Type: Fixed Term 1 Year, Full-Time

About us

The Global Living Company is a fast-growing, tech-enabled furnishing services business transforming how investors furnish and experience residential spaces. With operations in the UK and Australia already scaling, we're building something bold in the Middle East - starting in Dubai.

We serve forward-thinking property investors, developers, and operators across the globe with smart furnishing solutions that maximise returns, optimise margins, and delight residents. We don't just furnish spaces - we deliver comfort, style, and commercial impact.

Our mission To become the indispensable global partner for property investors who value both design and financial performance. Simply put, we deliver smart thinking for smart investors.

The building blocks of our business are:

• Our People
• Tech
• Sustainability

Our guiding principles are:

• Meticulous in execution
• Agile in thinking
• Future-Ready in ambition
• Disruptive in spirit

Why this role matters

You'll ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality—while building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

You will lead a team of project administrators, coordinate with internal and external partners, and act as the key liaison between clients, design, operations, and finance teams.

What you'll do

• Take responsibility for the planning and execution of multiple projects (residential and commercial), ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the agreed standard.
• Manage project schedules, resources, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage project permit processes.

• Prepare and track project budgets and quotation preparation, controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with finance to raise timely stage-payment invoices and follow up to ensure payments are made.

• Act as the key liaison with clients, developers, and operators, ensuring clarity, transparency, and responsiveness at every stage.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead, support, and oversee a team of project administrators.
• Plan resources effectively to balance multiple live projects.

• Ensure all installations meet quality standards and client requirements.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve risks or issues that may impact successful delivery.

• Implement and maintain project tracking systems and reporting processes.
• Provide accurate, timely project status updates to leadership.

• Experienced project manager with a background in interior design, furniture packages, fit-out, or related industries.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in residential and commercial settings.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and cash flow.
• Skilled communicator and client-facing professional who builds trust quickly.
• Proficient in project management tools and comfortable with data-driven reporting.
• Highly organised, hands-on, and adaptable to a fast-paced growth environment.

• 5+ years experience in project management in furniture, fit-out, or interiors.
• Track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to high standards.
• Experience delivering both residential and commercial fit-out projects.
• Experience in the GCC or international markets is an advantage.
• Team leadership and resource planning experience.

• All Dubai projects delivered on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Positive client feedback and repeat business secured.
• Strong, reliable reporting systems in place for tracking project performance.
• Stage-payment invoicing and collections consistently completed on time.
• Project administrators operating effectively under your leadership.