Associate Partner (Project Management) | Manchester
Location: Central Manchester (M1/M2/M4 Areas) Salary: Highly Competitive – Open to Discussion based on experience Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reference: AP/PM/MANC/26
Are you a senior Project Management professional seeking greater visibility and the chance to lead a growing team? We are representing a progressive, forward-thinking consultancy looking for an Associate Partner to join their vibrant Manchester office.
This is a high-level leadership appointment. Following the successful expansion of our Cost Management division, we are now seeking a strategic lead for Project Management. Whether you are an established Director or an ambitious Senior Associate looking for a clear path to Partnership, this role offers the autonomy and support to make a significant impact.
Strategic Leadership & Office Growth
As an Associate Partner, you will work directly with the Office Partner to lead, develop, and deliver the Project Management service. You will be a key driver of the office’s strategic growth, managing high-profile schemes across Heritage, Healthcare, Education, and Residential sectors.
* Service Leadership: Lead the Project Management division, ensuring technical excellence across the entire project lifecycle.
* Business Development: Use your local market knowledge to identify opportunities and build lasting client relationships. Candidates should have a solid network in the region.
* Technical Stewardship: Manage multiple stakeholders and oversee complex contract administration (JCT, NEC, and FIDIC).
* Mentorship: Actively develop and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional achievement.
* Commercial Control: Manage budgets, cost control, and value engineering to maximize value for both private and public sector clients.
Your Professional Profile
* Qualifications: MRICS or APM status is required.
* Experience: Significant post‑qualification experience in a construction consultancy environment, with a proven track record at a senior/leadership level.
* Skills: Proficiency in Asta PowerProject or MS Project is advantageous.
* Attributes: You are a collaborative, authentic leader who is comfortable as the primary interface for high‑profile stakeholders.
Manchester Package
* Salary: Open to discussion. Our client is committed to securing top‑tier talent and will offer a highly competitive basic salary and leadership bonus structure tailored to your track record.
* Exceptional Leave: 38 Days Annual Leave (including public holidays) + Your Birthday off.
* Workplace: Modern office location with on‑site parking, surrounded by the city's best cultural and social amenities.
* Future Security: 6% Employer pension contribution & Life Cover (3x salary).
* Wellness: Access to Aviva Digicare+ (Virtual GP), plus comprehensive in‑house wellbeing support.
* Flexibility: Hybrid working with flexible hours to foster genuine collaboration.
* Family: Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
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