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 an award-winning Construction Consultancy to deliver complex industrial and logistics projects across the Northwest. This is a full-time, permanent position offering hybrid working, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to major UK developments for an experienced Senior Project Manager to progress in the Northwest.

Join a respected, growing consultancy where you’ll have real autonomy, a supportive team culture, and the chance to lead projects that shape the future of the industrial and logistics sector.

My client specialises in delivering tailored project management and cost consultancy services on large-scale logistics, industrial, commercial and mixed-use schemes, and benefit from a strong national footprint and a track record of excellence. Based in Central Manchester, this construction consultancy can offer an experienced Associate Director Project Manager a diverse workload and the opportunity to become a truly integral part of their growing business.

This business has built its reputation on technical excellence, a collaborative culture, and a focus on long-term client relationships. They are in an exciting period of growth, winning high-profile industrial and logistics schemes nationwide, offering the opportunity to be involved in projects from early design through to completion.

As an Associate Director Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of major industrial and logistics projects, taking responsibility for project leadership from inception through to completion. You’ll play a key role in work winning, supporting business development and client relationship management, while also leading project delivery across multiple schemes.

As a senior project manager in the team, you’ll provide mentorship and leadership, helping to develop capability and maintain the company’s reputation for technical excellence and client service.

This is an excellent project leadership opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director Project Manager in construction to lead complex builds with national visibility.

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 large-scale industrial and logistics construction projects from feasibility through to completion.
• 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 cost consultancy and design 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 industrial and logistics construction projects – essential.
• Relevant construction related degree.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, APM, or CIOB would be beneficial.
• Delivery-focused, with a track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor, manage, and develop project teams.
• Ambitious, forward-thinking, and motivated to build a personal brand and network within the sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Comfortable onsite presence when required, balancing management, client engagement, and project oversight.
• Team player who can push the project management function forward while fostering collaboration.
• Self-starter and go-getter mindset, able to hit the ground running and contribute from day one.
• Open to taking on work-winning and client development responsibilities.

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
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Private healthcare
• Salary review every 6 months
• 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.
Apply now to join a market-leading contractor delivering some of the Northwest’s most exciting builds.

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