Associate Director Project Manager

Senior to Associate Project Manager - Health Sector - Liverpool - England

About this opportunity

Flexible / Hybrid Working - Opportunities to work from our northern based offices in Liverpool or Manchester, on site at our projects in Cheshire and across North Wales as well as some working from home.

Shape the future of healthcare infrastructure

At Gleeds, we don't just manage projects - we help shape environments that improve lives. We're looking for an experienced Senior or Associate Project Manager to lead and deliver impactful healthcare projects, while mentoring teams and strengthening client partnerships.

If you're passionate about delivering meaningful public-sector projects, enjoy leading high-performing teams, and want to grow your influence within a global consultancy - this could be your next step.

The Role

You'll be a senior member of our Programme and Project Management team, leading new and ongoing healthcare projects. You'll work closely with Business Unit Directors, contribute to strategic growth, and ensure excellence in delivery across every stage.

What you'll be doing:

• Working as part of a team in delivering complex health sector projects from business case through delivery
• Building trusted, long-term client relationships
• Identifying and driving new business opportunities
• Managing and inspiring multidisciplinary teams
• Acting as Contract Administrator, Employer's Agent or Project Manager
• Overseeing NEC4 contracts (accreditation support will be provided)
• Preparing and presenting high-quality reports and contributing to bids
• Managing financial performance and commercial outcomes
• Mentoring and coaching colleagues to help them thrive
• Proactively managing risk and ensuring professional standards

This is a role with real visibility, responsibility and opportunity to influence.

What we're looking for

You'll bring both technical expertise and leadership capability.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Proven experience in the Health Sector
• NEC4 contract experience
• Business Case Stage delivery experience
• Public Sector project delivery experience
• Strong background in project and/or programme management
• Sound understanding of construction procurement strategies
• Knowledge of building contract legislation
• Experience administering contracts as CA, EA or PM

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Confident communicator and presenter
• Commercially aware with strong financial acumen
• Analytical and solution-focused
• Highly organised with strong ICT capability (MS Office proficiency)

Professional Membership (one of the following):

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Association for Project Management (MAPM)
• Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB)

Why join Gleeds? Global impact, local influence

With 75+ offices worldwide, you'll collaborate across borders while delivering meaningful projects within your community.

Career growth that's intentional

We actively invest in your development - whether that's leadership progression, sector specialisation, or international experience.

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

A unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and experience projects around the world.

A culture that supports you

We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work employer. Our people value:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

Flexible working

We understand life isn't one size fits all. We support flexible and hybrid arrangements to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Competitive benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured career development support

A place to belong

At Gleeds, diversity isn't a statement - it's a strength. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

If you're ready to lead impactful healthcare projects while growing your own career in a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape spaces that make a difference.