Associate Director - Project Management

Are you a senior construction Project Manager looking for a construction director job where you can shape the direction of a UK-leading construction consultancy in Nottingham? This is a rare, senior appointment with a respected East Midlands consultancy that is entering an exciting new phase of regional growth, and they are looking for an Associate Director Project Manager to help lead it.

This exciting opportunity is a platform for someone who wants to build something meaningful and to grow a portfolio and strengthen a prestigious brand from the very start. With long-term shareholding potential on offer, the opportunity reflects just how seriously our client is investing in this hire.

If you are an ambitious, commercially minded project management leader with a strong Midlands network and the presence to win and nurture client relationships, this Associate Director job in Nottingham could be the defining step in your career.

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded construction consultancy with a strong regional presence across the Midlands. Known for the quality of their delivery, the depth of their client relationships, and a commitment to developing their people, they have built a multi-award winning reputation across sectors including education, healthcare, local authority, private development and beyond.

They are now entering a new chapter of growth, with a leadership team that is collaborative, open to fresh thinking, and ready to welcome a new voice into the room. This is a business where ambition is backed by opportunity, and where the right Associate Director will have the autonomy and support to make a lasting impact.

As an Associate Director Project Manager in Nottingham, you will sit within a well-established senior construction leadership team, reporting directly to the cost centre lead. You will have clear visibility of the bigger picture and the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making from the outset.

The role blends hands-on project delivery with a strong commercial and business development focus. You will help grow the Midlands portfolio, strengthen existing client relationships, and play a central role in expanding the consultancy's presence across the region. The expectation is approximately 80% office-based in Nottingham, keeping you closely connected to both the team and your client base.

As Associate Director Project Management in Nottingham, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and oversee project management delivery across a diverse portfolio of construction and built environment commissions in the Midlands.
• Drive regional growth by identifying new opportunities, building client pipelines, and converting business development activity into secured work.
• Strengthen and expand the consultancy's relationships across key sectors including education, healthcare, local authorities, trusts, and private developers.
• Contribute to strategic planning and commercial decision-making as part of the senior leadership team.
• Provide senior leadership and development to project management staff across the team.
• Maintain and grow your Midlands network, acting as a visible and credible face of the consultancy in the region.
• Oversee project performance, quality standards, and client satisfaction across your portfolio.
• Support the Directors in shaping the longer-term direction and growth strategy of the business.

To be considered for this Associate Director Project Management role in Nottingham, you will bring:

• Experience operating at Associate Director level within project management, or a Senior Project Manager who is clearly ready to make that step.
• A background in construction consultancy is preferred, though transferable experience with the right commercial and client-facing skillset will be considered.
• A strong and active Midlands network across sectors such as education, healthcare, local authorities, trusts and private developers.
• Confident, credible communication skills to be able to represent the business at the highest level.
• A commercially minded, ambitious mindset and a desire to help shape a growing business.
• Comfortable with approximately 80% office presence in Nottingham to stay connected to the team and clients.
• Degree-level qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership - MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent preferred.

This Associate Director Project Management role in Nottingham offers a market-leading package designed to attract a leader of real calibre:

• Salary: £80,000-£100,000 (dependent on experience)
• Market-leading benefits package including enhanced pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and much more
• Long-term future shareholding potential
• Hybrid working for a positive work-life balance
• Strategic influence and a seat within the senior leadership team
• Autonomy to shape and grow your own portfolio across the Midlands
• A collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy culture that backs ambition with ample opportunity

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If you are ready to take on a role where you can make a meaningful, lasting impact and help steer the growth of a thriving regional consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and if your application is successful, we will be in touch within 48 hours with full details.

This is the Associate Director opportunity you have been waiting for, apply now and take the next step in your leadership career in Nottingham.

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