Associate Construction Project Manager
28 days ago
Manchester
Our client, a progressive multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their Manchester team. Renowned for delivering sustainable, high-quality projects across a range of sectors, the consultancy has built a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence within the built environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and heritage sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex schemes, supporting the development of junior team members, and contributing to the continued growth of a forward-thinking and people-focused practice. Associate Project Manager Salary & Benefits: • Salary: £70,000 - £85,000, • 38 days annual leave including public holidays, • Additional day off for your birthday, • Hybrid working and flexible hours, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • 6% employer pension contribution, • Life cover (3x salary), • Access to Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP and wellness support), • Comprehensive wellbeing and mentoring support, • Regular sports, social, and volunteering opportunities Associate Project Manager Job Overview: • Lead and manage the Project Management service, supporting the Office Partner in achieving strategic growth objectives, • Deliver consultancy services across pre- and post-contract stages, ensuring quality, time, and cost targets are achieved, • Manage multiple stakeholders and contract administration (NEC, JCT, FIDIC), • Oversee budgets, cost control, and value engineering processes to maximise project outcomes • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, resolving project issues proactively, • Mentor and develop junior members of the team, promoting professional growth and learning, • Contribute to business development, client relationships, and market visibility within the region, • Utilise project scheduling tools (Asta Power Project or MS Project advantageous) Associate Project Manager Requirements: • Professional qualification such as MCIOB, MRICS, or MAPM (or equivalent), • Strong technical knowledge of project management processes and contract administration • Proven experience managing complex projects across multiple sectors, • Confident client communicator with leadership capability and commercial awareness, • Based within commutable distance to Manchester This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking career progression into a senior, strategic role within a forward-thinking consultancy that values collaboration, sustainability, and professional development.