Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Associate Project ManagerJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1340Location: Cambridge (Projects in Norfolk & Cambridgeshire + Flexible working)Start Date: ASAPSalary: c£75k-£80k plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, health etc.
Company & Project
A innovative project management consultancy are looking for a client focused Associate level Project Manager to join their team working on a flagship project in the Life Sciences sector, valued in excess of £100m. The position involves working on a large Commercial and Science scheme in East Anglia, leading a small team of Project Managers. Our client has a busy project pipeline for 2027 and they are recruiting for an Associate level Project Manager due to growth of their regional business and the progression of a key project win with a major blue chip client in East Anglia.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate all project activities, ensuring the team adheres to established governance protocols and maintains seamless communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as the primary interface for clients and consultants, proactively anticipating their needs to consistently deliver high-value outcomes across all regions.
- Enforce rigorous standards in Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management to ensure infrastructure projects meet all regulatory and safety benchmarks.
- Establish clear parameters for project success, specifically defining the time, cost, technical specifications, and performance KPIs from the outset.
- Develop comprehensive, detailed project plans and establish the specific governance systems and processes required to execute the work efficiently.
- Identify necessary project resources and provide expert advice on procurement strategies to ensure the project is adequately staffed and supplied.
- Lead and motivate diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, facilitating collaboration and using performance management techniques to keep productivity high.
- Monitor project finances and manage the formal change control process to mitigate scope creep and protect the project’s commercial viability.
- Manage the transparent flow of data between the internal team and the client through regular briefings, formal progress reports, and structured meetings.
Previous Experience
- Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Project Manager for a Consultancy or End-client.
- Excellent client facing skills with previous experience working in the Life Science sector.
- Contract administration using NEC would be highly advantageous.
- Degree or MSc qualified in a construction related discipline.
- Chartership – MAPM or MRICS or MCIOB.
- Previous Roles: Associate Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Principal Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Director of Project Management OR Project Director.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree or MSc qualified in a construction related discipline or comparable qualification.
- MAPM or MRICS or MCIOB or another comparable professional membership would be advantageous.
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