Associate Director - Major Projects

Anson McCade; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in the UK seeks an exceptional Associate Director to shape and grow strategic capabilities across major projects. The role requires proven experience in complex environments, a strategic mindset, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This position brings a competitive salary of £90k–£100k, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension options

Flexible benefits scheme

25 days holiday

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex infrastructure or capital project environments.
• Ability to synthesize complex information quickly.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Develop clear strategies and actionable insights.
• Lead advisory engagements in early programme stages.
• Collaborate across multiple sectors to grow client relationships.
• Contribute to business development while delivering work.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery-focused

Collaborative mindset

Experience in regulated sectors

Job description

Associate Director – Major Projects Advisory

UK Wide | £90k–£100k + Package

We’re looking for an exceptional Associate Director to help shape and grow strategic capability across major projects, programmes, and portfolios. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in complex programme environments and has experience supporting senior leadership—think Chief of Staff, Business Manager, PMO, or Transformation Lead. You’ll work across high-profile programmes, co-developing strategy, building relationships, and delivering impactful outcomes across the whole advisory practice.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping agendas, supporting decisions, and influencing outcomes
• Turning broad ideas into clear strategies, deliverables, and actionable insights
• Leading and supporting high-profile advisory engagements, particularly in mobilisation and early programme stages
• Working across multiple sectors, collaborating with teams, and helping grow client relationships
• Contributing to business development while delivering billable work

Experience and qualities we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in complex infrastructure or capital project environments, ideally close to leadership (consulting, PMO, Chief of Staff, Transformation, Business Manager roles)
• Strategic thinker with strong judgement and the ability to synthesize complex information quickly
• Confident, adaptable communicator who can engage senior stakeholders
• Delivery-focused, comfortable in ambiguity, and capable of moving from framing to execution
• Collaborative, low-ego team player with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Exposure to regulated sectors (energy, transport, water) and governance frameworks is desirable

The package:

• Competitive salary £90k–£100k plus bonus and benefits package
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, pension options, and flexible benefits scheme
• 25 days holiday (+ option to buy more) and additional birthday leave
• Flexibility to support hybrid working and individual working patterns
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and exposure to high-profile programmes
• Volunteering days, lunch allowance, and staff discounts

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking advisory practice, contribute at a strategic level, and help shape the future of major projects across the UK.

To hear more about this role, get in touch with me.