Associate Director Project Management

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Management professional to join one of the UK’s leading construction and property consultancies in a senior leadership capacity across the North West region.

This is a key strategic hire within a highly respected and well-established team, delivering major projects across a diverse portfolio including further education, industrial, commercial office space, healthcare, national museums, and high-profile sporting developments. Current schemes span prestigious clients and institutions including leading universities across Manchester and Liverpool, alongside landmark cultural and sporting projects.

The successful individual will play a pivotal role in leading and growing a close-knit Project Management team operating across both the North West. This is a management-oriented position, combining project delivery with operational leadership, team development, and business performance responsibilities.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors
• Managing and mentoring a multidisciplinary Project Management team across the North West
• Driving team performance, utilisation, and overall operational excellence
• Taking ownership of regional P&L performance and supporting wider business growth initiatives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across both public and private sector accounts
• Supporting business development activities and identifying opportunities for continued expansion within the region
• Collaborating closely with senior leadership to shape the strategic direction of the North West business
• Overseeing project governance, procurement strategies, and delivery methodologies
• Acting as a key figure within the regional leadership team, supporting both team growth and client development

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior or Associate Project Manager role within the construction consultancy sector
• Strong track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction procurement and delivery routes
• Commercially minded with experience contributing towards business performance and profitability
• Previous team leadership or management experience preferred
• Professionally qualified (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile UK projects across multiple sectors
• Strong autonomy and client-facing responsibility
• Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
• Collaborative and supportive working culture
• Exposure to both public and private sector major developments
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the continued growth of the business
• Leadership position within an established and highly respected North West team
• Excellent long-term career development prospects within a market-leading consultancy