Job Description

Senior Project Manager (Associate Director)

Manchester Hybrid
65,000 - 85,000 per year
Full-time, Permanent
Construction Consultancy / Public Sector Projects

About the Role

We're hiring a Client-Side Project Manager ready to step into an Associate Director-level position with one of the UK's most respected multidisciplinary consultancies.

You'll take the lead on delivering high-value regeneration, civic, heritage, and public realm projects typically ranging from 5m to 50m+. Most projects are located in Greater Manchester/North West Area and the West Midlands, with occasional regional travel.

This is a hands-on delivery role, ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, stakeholder engagement, and full project lifecycle ownership from concept and feasibility through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the client-side delivery of complex construction projects across civic, regeneration, and residential sectors. Manage RIBA stage 0-7 processes, including consultant and contractor procurement. Oversee pre-construction planning, cost control, and risk management. Coordinate across design teams, JV partners, and council/planning departments. Provide strategic input on town centre master planning and regeneration initiatives. Support business development and potentially further down the line mentor junior PMs.

Projects You'll Work On

Civic and town centre redevelopments Heritage building refurbishments Public realm and placemaking schemes Mixed-use and residential developments

What We're Looking For

10+ years in a client-side or consultancy project management role or local authority (not contractor-side only) Proven experience managing public sector construction schemes (town halls, civic buildings, heritage sites, public realm, urban regeneration) Familiar with JCT, NEC, and Design & Build contracts Skilled in stakeholder engagement and client-facing delivery Based in or near the North West region, or willing to commute with hybrid working Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving mindset

Desirable Backgrounds

Former/Current PMs from small/mid-sized construction consultancies or local authorities Experience working with local authorities, developers, or regeneration frameworks Understanding of master planning, feasibility studies, and pre-construction delivery

What You'll Get

Salary: 65,000-85,000 depending on experience Hybrid working: (flexible based on project stage) 24+ days' annual leave + buy/sell scheme Additional leave for work anniversaries BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Cycle-to-Work Scheme Company pension + free parking Charity/volunteering days and social events Tailored career development plan

Why Join?

Flat structure and no red tape, where your ideas and delivery truly make a difference. Join a growing team working across heritage, town centre, and regeneration schemes. Shape projects that directly improve public spaces and local communities. Collaborate with an in-house multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts for more integrated delivery.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 65,000.00-85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Have you worked on public sector, town centre, or heritage-led schemes?
Experience:

Project management: 8 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salford M3 7FB

Reference ID: HCGSPM001
Expected start date: 01/09/2025