Associate Director

Brandon James; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Leeds office. You will lead the delivery of significant projects with a focus on residential development. The role offers an exciting career progression towards Director level, managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing project performance. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of consultancy experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in quality assurance procedures. The role provides a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Enhanced pension

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Clear path to full Director level

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of consultancy experience, ideally in residential and mixed-use schemes.
• Strong commercial and contract administration skills (JCT, NEC etc.).
• Experienced in stakeholder management and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects ranging from £10m to £60m.
• Manage project performance and risk management.
• Mentor junior staff and support their progression.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Quality assurance knowledge

Education

Degree in project management, surveying, or construction-related discipline

Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent)

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Leeds office. With a growing portfolio of residential, mixed-use and retail schemes across Yorkshire and the North, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director to lead high-profile projects while playing a key role in client development.

The ideal Associate Director will have 7-10 years of experience delivering construction projects in a consultancy environment, with a focus on residential-led developments. This role offers a clear path to Director level for those with a passion for high-quality delivery, team leadership and business growth. As a client-facing Associate Director, you will be trusted to represent the business at the highest level, managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing the full project lifecycle.

The Associate Director's role

As Associate Director, you will lead the delivery of projects ranging from £10m to £60m, including high-density residential schemes, urban regeneration developments, and mixed-use retail spaces. Working with developers, local authorities and housing providers, you will take responsibility for project performance, risk management and team resourcing.

You’ll also be involved in mentoring junior staff and supporting their progression, while contributing to the growth of the Leeds office through business development, bid writing, and client retention. This consultancy prides itself on high service standards, so a strong understanding of quality assurance procedures is essential.

The Associate Director

• Degree qualified in project management, surveying, or a construction-related discipline
• Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent)
• 7-10 years of consultancy experience, ideally across residential and mixed-use schemes
• Strong commercial and contract administration skills (JCT, NEC etc.)
• Experienced in stakeholder management and client engagement
• Confident leading internal teams and external consultants
• Knowledge of working within ISO 9001 quality frameworks

In Return?

• £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
• Car allowance and enhanced pension
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Private healthcare
• Clear path to full Director level

Keywords: Associate Director | Project Management | Residential Development | Mixed Use | Leeds | Consultancy