Job Description

An opportunity for an Associate Director of Project Management to lead residential, commercial, and healthcare schemes across England from a Birmingham base, delivering projects from feasibility through to completion under JCT contracts. The role offers senior-level responsibility within a financially strong, growing consultancy, with scope to influence regional growth and mentor emerging talent.

• Lead the delivery of residential, commercial, and healthcare construction projects across England
• Provide full lifecycle project management services, covering both front-end (feasibility, planning, procurement strategy) and back-end (delivery, contract administration, close-out) responsibilities
• Act as Employer's Agent and/or Project Manager under JCT contracts
• Oversee programme, cost, quality, and risk management across multiple live schemes
• Manage procurement processes and coordinate consultant and contractor teams
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide commercial oversight and ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed objectives
• Support and contribute to business development initiatives where appropriate
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering professional growth
• Report into senior leadership and contribute to the strategic growth of the Birmingham office

Deliver diverse construction projects with a growing, well-backed consultancySenior leadership role in a growing commercial PM team

• Proven experience in a Project Management consultancy environment
• Strong track record delivering projects across residential, commercial, and/or healthcare sectors
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion (front-end and back-end delivery)
• Sound knowledge and practical experience administering JCT contracts
• Ideally chartered (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent), though this is not essential
• Commercially astute with strong risk management and decision-making capability
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and project teams
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff is advantageous but not required
• Ambitious, professional, and motivated to contribute to a growing, well-backed consultancy

Our client is an established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy operating across the UK, delivering high-quality project management services across residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors. Backed by private investment, the business is in a strong financial position and is continuing to expand its national footprint.With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the consultancy combines entrepreneurial agility with robust systems and governance. The Birmingham office plays a key role in delivering projects across England, supporting clients from initial concept and feasibility through to practical completion and handover.Due to sustained growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, the business is seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to lead and deliver projects while supporting the continued development of the regional team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager ready to step into a senior leadership position within a well-backed and ambitious organisation.

• Associate Director of Project Management position within a financially strong, expanding consultancy
• Birmingham-based role with projects delivered across England
• Exposure to a varied portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors
• Clear pathway toward further senior leadership opportunities
• Opportunity to influence regional growth and team development
• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience and chartership status
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with direct access to senior decision-makers

Skills Required