Your new company
You will work for a values-driven, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a long-standing history of delivering integrated design and technical solutions across sectors such as commercial, education, defence, and residential. With a nationwide presence and plans for further expansion, the firm builds lasting client relationships by adding value throughout every stage of development. It fosters a collaborative and dynamic workplace culture, united by a shared commitment to improving the built environment and addressing global challenges through local expertise.
Your new role
A full-time hybrid opportunity is available for a Senior Associate or Director-level Project Manager based in Nottingham, with flexibility to work remotely and across practice areas nationwide. The role involves leading defence-sector projects, managing client and stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful delivery across all phases. Responsibilities include strategic planning, business development, and team leadership, with a focus on national coverage.
Candidates should bring substantial experience in defence-related design and project management, alongside strong knowledge of industry regulations and standards. Key competencies include leadership, communication, and decision-making, with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams. Proficiency in project management tools relevant to engineering, architecture, or defence is advantageous.
The role demands excellent planning and motivational skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver coherent design packages. Strong presentation and evaluation abilities are essential, as is comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and documentation. Responsibilities also include producing design submissions, managing RFIs, change control, and overseeing financial tracking and scheduling.
This is a client-facing position requiring strong interpersonal skills, with accountability for maintaining existing relationships and securing new project opportunities. The role offers the chance to collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape future defence strategy and contribute to long-term succession planning.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a built environment or construction-related discipline and ideally possess a recognised project management qualification such as AMP, PRINCE2, or RICS Certification. They have demonstrated the ability to manage construction or architectural projects independently and bring a strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the NBS specification system. Their skill set includes exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, enabling them to effectively guide teams and deliver successful project outcomes.
What you'll get in return
* Opportunities for flexible and remote working - they understand a work-life balance helps us all.
*Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long service recognition and festive shutdown.
*Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment, including in-house coaching and mentoring.
*Competitive salaries with regular review and benchmarking to ensure fair pay.
*Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
*Health cash plan scheme.
*Professional membership support
* On-site parking facilities
What you need to do now
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