Associate Director Project Management

Location: Central Manchester (M1/M2) Salary: £80,000-£95,000 (Negotiable Base + Executive Bonus + Benefits) Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reference: ADPM/MANC/26

Are you a seasoned Project Management professional ready to take a defining seat within a premier multidisciplinary consultancy? Stafford Lawrence is partnering with a prestigious firm in the heart of Manchester to appoint an Associate Director of Project Management.

This is a high-impact leadership appointment. You will be tasked with spearheading the delivery of major capital projects across the Education, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use sectors, while playing a pivotal role in the strategic growth of the North West region.

To be successful in this executive-level appointment, candidates must demonstrate:

• Status: Chartered status is essential (MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM).

• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience within a professional Construction Consultancy, with a track record of leading multi-million-pound schemes.

• Technical Mastery: Expert knowledge of both JCT and NEC contract suites, acting as the final point of authority on contract administration.

• Commercial Leadership: Proven ability to manage divisional P&L, resource planning, and fee forecasting.

• Network: An established professional network within the Manchester and North West construction market is highly desirable.

As Associate Director, you will sit at the intersection of technical excellence and business development. Your duties will include:

• Divisional Leadership: Taking ownership of the Project Management lifecycle for high-value North West frameworks and private sector accounts.

• Client Account Management: Acting as the primary strategic interface for prestigious clients in Mixed Use, Residential, Education and Healthcare sectors.

• Business Development: Identifying and securing new instructions, leading bid submissions, and cross-selling the firm's QS and BS services.

• Mentorship: Managing a team of Project Managers and guiding APC candidates through to Chartership.

Our client recognizes the value of senior leadership. The "£80k " package is designed to be one of the most competitive in the North West:

• Salary: £80,000 (Base is negotiable based on your specific track record and regional following).

• Bonus: Highly competitive, performance-related executive bonus scheme.

• Annual Leave: 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

• Health & Security: Private Medical Insurance, 3x Life Cover, and 6% Employer Pension.

To APPLY and discuss this Associate Director position in strict confidence, please email your CV to: Email: Ref: ADPM/MANC/26

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