Associate Director Project Manager

Are you an Associate Director Project Manager seeking your next career opportunity in Manchester's thriving construction sector?

Atkins Search are recruiting an Associate Director Project Manager to join a construction consultancy renowned for delivering expert service that generates repeat business and client recommendations. This permanent, full-time role is based in Manchester city centre, requiring a driven Senior Project Manager to join their expanding team.

Join a regional leader in construction project management delivering complex, high-value schemes across various sectors including residential, sport & leisure, Industrial, commercial, and retail.

My client is a modern and dynamic Consultancy in Manchester with further offices across the UK. Their success comes from the staff within business both individually and as a team. The values they go by are passion, honesty and integrity which are important to them. Delivering the best service to their clients and the local community is at the heart of what they do and try to achieve.

As an Associate Director Project Manager, you will support the delivery of projects across a range of sectors including residential, sport & leisure, Industrial, commercial, and retail from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for overseeing more junior members of the team and supporting with the growth and development of the Manchester office.

The role requires strong communication skills, organisational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities, while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and value creation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where innovative thinking and proactive problem-solving are highly valued.

As an Associate Director Project Manager based in Manchester, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and deliver multiple construction projects from inception through to completion, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and commercial objectives are consistently achieved.
• Act as a trusted client advisor, providing strategic project management guidance and proactive solutions across complex developments.
• Take full responsibility for procurement strategies, contract administration, and risk management, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and building regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders, to drive high-quality outcomes and effective collaboration.
• Play a key role in business development, identifying new opportunities, supporting bids and proposals, and cultivating long-term client relationships.
• Contribute to the growth and leadership of the consultancy by mentoring junior team members, sharing best practice, and supporting operational and strategic initiatives, working closely with the wider business.
• Administer and manage JCT contracts, CDM responsibilities, and overall Health & Safety compliance.
• Oversee consultant performance to maintain statutory and safety standards across all sites.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and meet financial targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices across all projects.

To be successful as an Associate Director Project Manager in Manchester, you will align with our requirements and bring:

• Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in project management within a consultancy environment, with a proven track record of leading major projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience in business development and client management across the Northwest market.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts and construction procurement processes.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of a full project life cycle with experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence for site visits across the Northwest and surrounding areas.
• Ambitious, proactive, driven, and keen to play a key role in a growing consultancy.

This represents an outstanding opportunity to join a global construction consultancy with an impressive project pipeline and strong market presence across Manchester and the Northwest.

As an Associate Director Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape major construction projects and influence business performance, with clear scope for career progression.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Pension scheme
• Annual performance based bonus
• 4x Salary life assurance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Professional training and development budget including support for chartered status and continuing professional development
• Mileage and expense reimbursement for client visits and site inspections
• Fun, relaxed working environment in modern Manchester city centre offices
• Clear career progression pathway with realistic opportunities to advance

Apply Now: Associate Director Project Manager Job in Manchester

Ready to advance your project management career with a leading construction consultancy? Apply today to join this UK practice delivering some of Manchester's most prestigious construction projects. We specialise in matching experienced Project Managers with market-leading consultancies offering genuine career progression, professional development, and exceptional project exposure.

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