The company

At Fora, we’re fueled by a desire to enhance the way people work. We’re here for the progressives, the forward thinkers, the status quo-challengers, the creators and the innovators. With signature hospitality, a likeminded community of members and a re-energising wellness experience, Fora takes the grind out of daily work-life, so members can focus on what’s important – working productively, healthily and happily.    

Our journey began over 20 years ago, when we opened our first location on London’s City Road. Since then, our collection has grown to over 60 distinctive workspaces across London, the UK and Germany, totaling 3.2 million sq ft of real estate. And in the last two decades we’ve welcomed nearly 30,000 members through our doors and boast market-leading retention rates. 

As a trusted workspace provider for teams of all sizes, from established brands to new ventures, our uniquely designed, flexible office spaces come with a range of exceptional on-site amenities and a dedicated Member Experience team to take care of all the day-to-day details. Ocado, The British Fashion Council, BP and Pangaia are just some of the businesses who call a Fora workspace home.  

Fora is part of The Office Group, backed by Blackstone and Brockton Capital. We have ambitious plans to expand our collection of workspaces in the future, pioneering industry change through our conscious design and construction practices, and creating workspaces that empower our members to work in their own unique way. 

The Role

The role provides a single point of responsibility for all cost budgeting, forecasting, management and reporting both within the Design and Development function including Day 1 new buildings, major refurbishments of existing buildings and the regular churn of alterations across the whole portfolio.  In addition, the role will track and report upon cross-functional CapEx budgets i.e. budgets held by other departments but executed by D&D. 

The role will work together with Commercial Finance to turn capital management into cashflow forecasting and management, acting as a central source of business intelligence to the success of The Office Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Cost Governance
• CapEx Cost Data Management
• Investor Reporting
• Feasibility & Design Development
• Tender
• Post Contract
• Final Account
• Leadership and Management

Requirements

• Extensive experience / postgraduate professional experience in surveying or development.

• Track record of delivering outstanding design-led projects.
• Experience in managing a large team, mentoring and developing more junior team members in meeting their potential.
• Experience in the workplace sector preferred.
• Understanding, if not experience, of the flexible workspace sector.
• Experience in the hospitality, retail or entertainment sectors.
• Strong knowledge of global procurement trends and experience outside the UK is an advantage.
• RICS chartered surveying membership preferred.
• BSc/MSc in relevant design course preferrable.
• business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Excellent understanding and skills - MS Office.
• Experience in partnering with Senior Stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities, including the ability to relate to a vision and goals and to empower to achieve them.
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders, internal teams and external consultants.
• An innovative and creative approach.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

At The Office Group, we know that  work isn’t just about working. We offer all of our employers a fantastic range of benefits, including;

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave
• 2 weeks work from anywhere
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Healthshield
• LinkedIn learning
• Study support
•  5% Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted Gym membership
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25% Discount at The Office Group Cafes
• Summer and EOY events

• Discounted event spaces