Associate Construction Project Manager

Job description

Our client, a progressive multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join their Manchester team. Renowned for delivering sustainable, high-quality projects across a range of sectors, the consultancy has built a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence within the built environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and heritage sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex schemes, supporting the development of junior team members, and contributing to the continued growth of a forward-thinking and people-focused practice.

Associate Project Manager Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: £70,000 - £85,000

• 38 days annual leave including public holidays

• Additional day off for your birthday

• Hybrid working and flexible hours

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• 6% employer pension contribution

• Life cover (3x salary)

• Access to Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP and wellness support)

• Comprehensive wellbeing and mentoring support

• Regular sports, social, and volunteering opportunities

Associate Project Manager Job Overview:

• Lead and manage the Project Management service, supporting the Office Partner in achieving strategic growth objectives

• Deliver consultancy services across pre- and post-contract stages, ensuring quality, time, and cost targets are achieved

• Manage multiple stakeholders and contract administration (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)

• Oversee budgets, cost control, and value engineering processes to maximise

project outcomes

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, resolving project issues proactively

• Mentor and develop junior members of the team, promoting professional growth and learning

• Contribute to business development, client relationships, and market visibility within the region

• Utilise project scheduling tools (Asta Power Project or MS Project advantageous)

Associate Project Manager Requirements:

• Professional qualification such as MCIOB, MRICS, or MAPM (or equivalent)

• Strong technical knowledge of project management processes and contract

administration

• Proven experience managing complex projects across multiple sectors

• Confident client communicator with leadership capability and commercial awareness

• Based within commutable distance to Manchester

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager seeking career progression into a senior, strategic role within a forward-thinking consultancy that values collaboration, sustainability, and professional development.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English