Associate Director Project Management

We’re looking for an experienced Associate Director (Project Management) to join our London team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience across complex residential and mixed-use developments, with the ability to lead project delivery, manage client relationships, and drive commercial performance across multiple schemes.

This full-time, hybrid role involves working with clients and project teams to deliver residential and mixed-use developments across the UK (£20m - £150m), reporting directly to a Director while leading high-profile projects and supporting the continued growth of the business.

We value individuals who are strategically and commercially astute, forward-thinking, and have a strong interest in innovation, technology, and data-led approaches that enhance project delivery and reporting across their portfolio.

What you'll do

• Lead multiple complex projects across all RIBA stages, ensuring successful delivery aligned with client and business objectives
• Manage programme performance, project risk, and senior stakeholder coordination across multiple schemes
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact
• Drive commercial performance across projects, including fees, appointments, and business risk management
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and innovation
• Chair senior project meetings and support strategic decision-making
• Contribute to business growth, team development, and the continued evolution of project management capability across the business
• Support the adoption of digital and data-led approaches to project delivery and reporting

What we're looking for

• MRICS or another relevant professional qualification preferred
• Proven experience leading complex projects and managing multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership capability, and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client engagement skills
• Deep understanding of the Real Estate and Construction Industry
• Experience managing project risk, programme delivery, and commercial performance
• Passion for innovation, technology, and data-driven approaches within project management
• Ability to build high-performing teams and support the development of junior colleagues

What you’ll get in return

• Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, plus an extra day after 5 years
• Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Matched pension contributions
• Structured career development and leadership support
• Professional membership fees covered
• Lifestyle benefits: Cycle to Work, EV scheme, and childcare salary sacrifice options
• Team culture: Regular socials, office amenities, and annual company events

If your skills and experience make you a strong fit, we’d welcome your application.

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