Associate Director — Lead £110m Public Sector Masterplan

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and extensivebenefi

Career progression

Supportive, collaborative culture

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Project Manager stepping into an Associate Director role to lead a £110m+ Blue Light masterplan across twelve buildings. You will shape delivery, manage multi-stakeholder engagement, and drive project governance within a respected consultancy renowned for collaboration and progression.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-profile national work, and a platform to progress toward Directorship while ensuring delivery on time and within

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-building or large-scale construction/infrastructure projects.
• Solid working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and public sector programmes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to guide teams, provide direction and mentor junior staff.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programme delivery for six integrated building projects.
• Lead all stages from inception through to construction and handover.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across public sector clients, consultants, contractors and end-users.
• Ensure delivery is on time, within budget and aligned with quality expectations.
• Lead NEC3/4 and JCT contract administration, including change control and compensation events.
• Direct risk management, reporting and governance.
• Provide leadership and support to internal teams and junior PMs.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, regulations and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Public sector programme delivery

NEC3/4 contracts

Stakeholder management

Leadership and mentoring

Change control

Education

MRICS / MAPM / MCIOB (professional qualification)

Job description

Vertical Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Project Manager stepping into an Associate Director role to lead a £110m+ Blue Light masterplan across twelve buildings. You will shape delivery, manage multi-stakeholder engagement, and drive project governance within a respected consultancy renowned for collaboration and progression.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-profile national work, and a platform to progress toward Directorship while ensuring delivery on time and within