Senior Project Manager / Associate Director Project Management, Buildings and Places

Role overview

Project leadership and delivery

• Lead projects from inception through design, procurement, construction, handover, and close-out.
• Set scope, governance, delivery strategy, reporting, risk management, and change-control processes.
• Advise on delivery models, procurement, appointments, and contract selection, including NEC and JCT.
• Manage programme, cost, quality, risk, sustainability, health and safety, and stakeholder requirements.
• Chair governance meetings and prepare reports, recommendations, and decision papers.

Clients, commercial performance, and leadership

• Manage primary client relationships and stakeholder collaboration; identify opportunities to improve value and secure repeat business.
• Manage fees, forecasting, change control, invoicing, profitability, and resource planning.
• Contribute to bids, proposals, framework submissions, interviews, and business development.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• At Associate Director level, contribute to business planning, operations, recruitment, talent development, succession planning, and regional growth.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Property, or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent); candidates pursuing chartership may be considered with significant relevant experience.
• Proven construction consultancy, property, or related project management experience delivering complex projects across the lifecycle.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing senior clients, project finances, commercial performance, resource planning, and profitability.
• Experience supporting business development, bids, and work-winning.

Knowledge and capabilities

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, governance, delivery frameworks, UK procurement routes, and NEC/JCT contracts.
• Understanding of UK construction health and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership, decision-making, organisation, stakeholder management, negotiation, presentation, communication, and risk management.

Additional requirements

• Valid driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to client and project locations.