Associate Director – Project Management

Overview

As Associate Director Project Manager, you lead complex construction projects from inception to completion, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. You’ll manage programmes and budgets, mitigate risks, and nurture key client relationships while supporting business development and the growth of the PM division. This role sits at the leadership level within a respected consultancy, offering impact across high-profile projects and sectors. You’ll shape delivery culture and contribute to strategic growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and career progression

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of construction projects from inception to completion
• Act as trusted advisor to clients and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage project teams and oversee programme performance
• Oversee budget performance and cost control
• Mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Support business development activities and opportunities
• Contribute to team leadership and mentoring of junior staff
• Play an active role in strategic growth of the PM division

Key requirements

• Significant experience in construction project management within a consultancy
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects across the full lifecycle
• Degree in construction, engineering, surveying or related discipline
• Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, APM or equivalent
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring juniors
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational abilities
• Proactive in identifying and developing business opportunities

• Client-facing
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership
• Project lifecycle management
• Risk management
• Budget management

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