Project Manager (RE)

Draycott is a leading diversified, multi-asset alternative asset manager in Portugal, with the ambition to become the trusted partner for Portuguese savings. We invest across four complementary strategies - Private Equity & Growth, Real Estate, Venture Capital and Fund of Funds - under a single underwriting discipline and a consistent value-creation playbook.

Built on nearly two decades of investing and brought together as an institutional platform in 2022, Draycott today manages more than €3 billion in alternative assets with a team of over 100 professionals. In June 2026 we acquired 100% of Square AM - the largest open-ended real estate fund manager in the Iberian Peninsula - which for the first time gives us presence in the banking channels where Portuguese people actually save.

Our Real Estate strategy spans the full development cycle, from land acquisition through design, licensing and construction to delivery. As our pipeline of residential and mixed-use developments grows, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead the coordination of these projects on the ground.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with direct visibility to the Real Estate leadership team, working closely with the architecture, engineering, commercial and marketing teams to ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget and to the standard our investors expect.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate architecture and engineering projects, ensuring compatibility across specialties and compliance with deadlines and budgets;

• Manage budgeting and contracting processes for construction works, ensuring efficiency and cost optimization;

• Monitor the construction schedule - both the financial and execution sides - with strong financial acumen;

• Track licensing processes and liaise with public authorities to ensure compliance with legal requirements;

• Contribute to defining the real estate product, aligning development strategy with market trends;

• Collaborate with the commercial and marketing teams to help define product positioning in the market.

What we expect from you

• Degree or Master's in Civil Engineering (a strong plus);

• 5 years (at least!) of experience in real estate project management or site management (preferably in residential projects);

• Strong organisational skills, autonomy and ability to manage priorities;

• Proactivity, results orientation and team spirit;

• Good interpersonal communication skills;

• Availability for occasional travel;

• Fluent Portuguese and professional-level English.

You will also gain access to the Draycott Catalyst Program — a pioneering initiative in Portugal that gives every employee the opportunity to invest directly, alongside the company, across our alternative investment strategies.