Associate Director Project Manager

Are you an Associate Director Project Manager looking for your next challenge in Manchester?

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for an Associate Director Project Manager in Manchester to join a leading multidisciplinary Consultancy to deliver complex projects across the Northwest. This is a full-time, permanent position offering hybrid working, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to shape the growth and direction of a dynamic consultancy.

Join a business with a strong pipeline, entrepreneurial culture, and a supportive, collaborative environment where your leadership and expertise can make a real impact.

My client is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing a range of services across a variety of sectors, including public and private projects such as healthcare, education, residential, and commercial to name a few. Based in Manchester with a strong and growing presence, they offer an experienced Associate Director – Project Manager the chance to lead complex projects, drive business development, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the consultancy.

Their business is guided by a commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and client-focused delivery. Collaboration, innovation, and a proactive approach is part of everything they do, while safety, sustainability, and professional development remain at the heart of their culture.

As an Associate Director – Project Manager based in Manchester, you will lead the delivery of major projects from inception through to completion, taking ownership of all aspects of project leadership. You will play a key role in business development, contributing to work-winning initiatives and nurturing client relationships, while overseeing project delivery across multiple schemes.

In this senior project management role, you will provide mentorship and guidance to the team, supporting capability development and helping maintain the business’s reputation for technical excellence and outstanding client service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director – Project Manager to lead complex, high-profile projects with national exposure and make a tangible impact on the growth and success of the consultancy.

As an Associate Director Project Manager operating in their Manchester office, you will be involved in projects from inception to completion, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the delivery of projects from feasibility through to completion across a range of sectors.
• Manage project teams and oversee all aspects of project planning, cost planning, design, procurement, and delivery.
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring strong communication and long-term relationship management.
• Manage JCT contract delivery, coordinate with supply chain and subcontractor teams.
• Oversee project budgets, programmes, and risk management to ensure successful outcomes.
• Support work winning activities, including bid preparation, proposals, and client presentations.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for junior and mid-level project managers.
• Ensure projects meet compliance with CDM 2015 and H&S regulations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to provide integrated project solutions.
• Report on project progress, commercial performance, and client satisfaction to senior leadership.
• Contribute to business strategy, resource planning, and operational improvements within the project management division.

To be successful in this Associate Director Project Manager job in Manchester, you will bring significant experience working within a consultancy environment and a clear passion for project management.

• Proven experience in an Associate level Project Management role working across similar sectors.
• Relevant construction related degree.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, APM, or CIOB would be beneficial.
• Be confident delivering complex projects across multiple sectors, including both public and private work.
• Possess strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring and guiding teams.
• Be commercially aware and capable of contributing to business development initiatives.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Have ambition to grow into senior leadership roles and influence the strategic direction of the business.

Building and maintaining positive working relationships throughout is one of my clients’ core business values to deliver a positive legacy, whilst also recognising that the heart of their business is their staff. Their priority is to keep employees happy and safe.

Some exciting benefits and perks that the Associate Director Project Manager in Manchester will receive are:

• Highly competitive salary (depending on your experience)
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Regular social events
• Hybrid, flexible remote working
• Clear career progression path

Apply Now: Associate Director Project Manager Job in Manchester

Kick-start your next project leadership role in construction project management today.
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