Associate Project Manager

Vertical Recruitment is working with an established construction consultancy in Manchester to appoint an Associate Project Manager.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of projects across the public and private sectors, including refurbishment, capital works and complex construction programmes.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to progress into an Associate-level position, taking greater responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and team development.

The successful candidate will oversee multiple commissions, manage key client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the consultancy's Project Management offering.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

* Leading multiple construction projects from inception through to completion across all RIBA stages.

* Managing client relationships, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.

* Overseeing project programmes, budgets, procurement, risk and change control.

* Managing tender processes, contractor appointments and JCT/NEC contracts.

* Providing strategic project advice and resolving delivery challenges.

* Supporting and mentoring Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

* Developing existing client relationships and identifying opportunities for repeat business.

* Working closely with senior leadership to support the growth of the Project Management team.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

* A strong background in construction Project Management, ideally within a consultancy environment.

* Experience operating at Senior Project Manager level or above.

* A proven track record of independently delivering multiple construction projects.

* Experience across refurbishment, capital works or complex construction programmes.

* Good knowledge of construction procurement, RIBA stages and JCT/NEC contracts.

* Strong client management, commercial awareness and leadership skills.

* Professional membership or chartership through APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent would be beneficial.

Experience across healthcare, education, commercial or public sector projects would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The role offers the opportunity to take on greater responsibility within an established consultancy, working across a varied project portfolio with long-standing client relationships.

You'll have the opportunity to influence project delivery, support the development of the wider team and progress your career within a growing business.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, reflective of experience