Associate Director Project Manager Infrastructure

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for an Associate Director Project Manager to join a market leading Construction Consultancy based in Manchester. Priding themselves on their collaborative culture, my client offers you the chance to become an integral part of their business, giving you the chance to truly shine!

Please note – Senior Project Manager seeking the next stage of their career will also be considered for the role of Associate Director Project Manager.

My client provides a variety of services to national clients within the Infrastructure and Civil Engineering sectors. With a collaborative culture founded on mutual respect and trust, they are dedicated to their people, partners and clients.

My client can offer you a diverse workload that is tailored to your preferences and the opportunity to become a truly integral part of their growing business. You will have the option to work across a variety of multi-million pound infrastructure schemes across the Northwest, including; roads and highways, water, defence, strategic land, land development and many more exciting schemes!

My client is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Manchester team, leading the delivery of major public-sector funded highway infrastructure projects. The role focuses on early-stage, pre-contract project delivery, managing budgets and programmes, and leading multi-disciplinary teams. You will act as a key client interface, work closely with senior regional leadership to develop new opportunities, and manage key client accounts. The successful candidate will

bring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects.

• Lead the delivery of major public-sector funded highway infrastructure projects from the Manchester office
• Oversee early-stage, pre-contract project activities for public sector clients
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and commercial performance
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders
• Chair and lead project meetings and governance processes
• Support regional senior management in developing new opportunities and work-winning activities
• Manage and develop key client accounts
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed quality, cost, and programme objectives
• Provide strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making across project teams

To be successful in this Associate Director Project Manager job in Manchester, you will bring significant experience working within a consultancy construction environment.

• Experience delivering highway infrastructure projects (for public sector clients)
• Pre-contract project management and commercial management experience
• Knowledge of the UK planning process (e.g. EIA, ES, conditions)
• Programme and budget management
• Managing consultants and multi-disciplinary teams
• Liaison with statutory stakeholders (e.g. National Highways, Network Rail)
• Preparation of project documentation and chairing project meetings
• NEC contracts knowledge
• Cost and risk management experience
• Understanding of government funding, guidance (e.g. WebTAG/DMRB) and procurement processes
• Experience with land acquisition and stakeholder engagement
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with willingness to travel (Manchester-based, occasional Yorkshire/Nottingham travel)

My client’s core business focus is to work together to deliver lasting, successful, quality outcomes and a positive legacy. As their employees are the heart of their business, their priority is to keep them happy and safe. Some of the exciting perks and benefits that they offer an Associate Director Project Manager can include:

• A highly competitive salary £72,000 - £80,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual salary review
• Hybrid working
• Professional training and development
• Mileage and expense reimbursement
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Regular social events
• Fun, relaxed working environment
• Clear career path and realistic opportunities to progress

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 consultancy delivering some of the Northwest’s most exciting infrastructure projects.

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