Job Description
Overview
Are you an Associate Director Project Manager based in Manchester seeking your next career opportunity?
Atkins Search have been retained to exclusively appoint an Associate Director Project Manager to join a dynamic and well-respected Construction Consultancy based in Manchester. This role offers the chance to lead high-profile projects across a range of sectors while playing a key role in the growth and success of the business.
Please note – if you are an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for the next step in your career, your application will be considered for the Associate Director Project Manager role.
Client
Our client is a leading Construction Consultancy based in Manchester with a strong presence in the commercial, residential, hospitality, education, healthcare, heritage and public sectors. With over 20 years of experience, they are known for their commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions, they provide project management, cost consultancy, and advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients across the UK.
Role
The Associate Director Project Manager role is a senior leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of multiple construction projects across a diverse portfolio. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, the role provides strategic project management expertise from inception through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
Based within a growing Manchester office, you will play a key part in supporting regional expansion while working closely with colleagues across the wider business. The position combines hands-on project leadership with a strong commercial and business development focus, overseeing procurement, contract administration, and risk management, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
As part of the leadership team, the Associate Director will contribute to business growth, strengthen cross-office collaboration, and mentor junior staff, helping to shape the future direction of the region.
Responsibilities
As an Associate Director Project Manager based in Manchester, your key responsibilities will include:
* Lead and deliver multiple construction projects from inception through to completion, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and commercial objectives are consistently achieved.
* Act as a trusted client advisor, providing strategic project management guidance and proactive solutions across complex developments.
* Take full responsibility for procurement strategies, contract administration, and risk management, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and building regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
* Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders, to drive high-quality outcomes and effective collaboration.
* Play a key role in business development, identifying new opportunities, supporting bids and proposals, and cultivating long-term client relationships.
* Contribute to the growth and leadership of the consultancy by mentoring junior team members, sharing best practice, and supporting operational and strategic initiatives, working closely with the wider business.
* Ensure projects are delivered within budget and meet financial targets.
* Drive continuous improvement and best practices across all projects.
Person
To be successful as an Associate Director Project Manager in Manchester, you will align with our requirements and bring:
* Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
* Extensive experience in project management within a consultancy environment, with a proven track record of leading major projects.
* Strong commercial awareness and experience in business development and client management across the Northwest market.
* Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts and construction procurement processes.
* Comprehensive technical knowledge of a full project life cycle with experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Full UK driving licence for site visits across the Northwest and surrounding areas.
* Ambitious, proactive, driven, and keen to play a key role in a growing consultancy.
* Flexible to travel to other offices within Yorkshire.
Remuneration
This represents an outstanding opportunity to join a national construction consultancy with an impressive project pipeline and strong market presence across Manchester and the Northwest.
As an Associate Director Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape major construction projects and influence business performance, with clear scope for career progression to Senior levels within this expanding international practice.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
* Competitive salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
* Car Allowance
* Performance-based bonus structure.
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Pension Contribution
* Private Healthcare
* Life insurance
* Flexible working options.
* Regular social and networking events
* Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
Apply Now: Associate Director Project Manager Job in Manchester
Ready to advance your project management career with a leading national construction consultancy? Apply today to join this global practice delivering some of Manchester's most prestigious construction projects. We specialise in matching experienced Project Managers with market-leading consultancies offering genuine career progression, professional development, and exceptional project exposure.
If your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the consultancy, role expectations and current project portfolio.
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