Job Description

Company Overview:
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.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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