Associate Director - Central London (Clerkenwell)

Prosper Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 travel allowance

Discretionary profit share and bonus

Job summary

Prosper Consulting is seeking an Associate Director to oversee the delivery and strategic management of major commissions across design, preconstruction, construction and completion within the Commercial Development sector. The role emphasizes client-focused service, mentoring of junior staff, and rigorous governance.

The ideal candidate has extensive delivery experience, a strong network for future business development, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering project commissions (value > £25M)
• Experience as Contract Administrator/Employers Agent
• Client-focused consultancy background
• Strong knowledge of procurement and project finance management
• Advanced communicator at senior client level
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff
• Proficient with MS Office tools

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage commissions across full lifecycle (design to completion) with minimal supervision
• Manage strategic direction and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Mentor and develop junior talent and delegate tasks effectively

Skills

Project delivery

Client liaison

Executive communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Leadership

MS Office

Managing projects

Education

Construction degree

Professional accreditation (RICS/CIOB/APM)

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Jan 6

The Client:

An independent, employee-owned business of project managers have new requirements to join their highly respected and talented teams across the business.

This consultancy was one of the first practitioners of project management when they set up nearly 50 years ago, growing to become an internationally recognised specialist in the industry. Their independence means they can act solely in the best interest of their clients, unbiased by any other discipline.

For decades, a standout culture has fuelled this consultancy’s consistent success.

They are looking for intelligent, humble talent with a true passion for the industry. My client has made their mandate clear: they hire people who care about people - team players who genuinely look out for one another.

The Role:

As Associate Director, you will be responsible for the delivery and strategic management of commissions of significant size and complexity through all phases of design, preconstruction, construction and project completion, predominantly within the Commercial Development sector with minimal supervision and oversight from a Project Director or Director.

The ideal candidate will have extensive delivery experience and access to a network in supporting future BD.

The latest requirements are due to continued expansion and further projects recently won.

Head Count:

75+

Requirements for the Associate Director:

• Approximately 8+ years' delivering project commissions (construction values in excess of £25M) through the full project life cycle in the Commercial Development sector
• Extensive experience performing the role of the Contract Administrator/Employers Agent under the relevant building contracts
• Prior experience working in a client focused, consultancy-based environment or directly for commercial developer
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters such as procurement and managing financial elements of a project
• Advanced communicator and presenter at senior/executive client level, able to understand clients' specific needs, tailoring advice and communications as required
• Confident managing the day-to-day delivery and strategic direction of commissions, delegating tasks whilst meeting deadlines, ensuring work and projects are running in line with expectations
• Confident leading and managing others with a desire to focus on mentoring and developing junior talent
• Adept at problem-solving and a drive to overcome obstacles to obtain positive results for clients, exceeding expectations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word etc.

Desirable Skills / Experience for the Associate Director:

• Residential
• Mixed Use
• Hotels
• Life Sciences
• Higher Education
• Prior experience of business development i.e., identifying both new opportunities, preparation of bids, submissions and preparing fee proposals
• BA/BSc/MA/MEng degree in construction related field
• Professional accreditation with industry related professional body (RICS, CIOB, APM etc.)
• Proficiency in the use of ASTA Powerproject

The benefits included in this role are:

• Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)
• £2,000 travel allowance
• Membership of discretionary profit share and bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 28 after five years) plus bank holidays
• Extensive flexible/remote working available
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Private medical insurance (family cover)
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Laptop / phone