Associate Director Project Management

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international consultancy in Bristol is seeking an Associate Director to lead key client accounts and oversee significant projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management worth £50m-£150m+, a degree with chartered status, and a strong commercial awareness. This role offers a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension and private health cover

Annual bonus

Clear progression pathway to Director level

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management across multiple sectors.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects worth £50m-£150m+.
• Comfortable contributing to the bids and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead key client accounts and oversee major programmes.
• Shape the growth of the regional project management offering.
• Support and mentor PM/Senior PM teams.

Skills

Construction consultancy project management

Leadership experience

Excellent commercial awareness

Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts

Engaging with senior stakeholders

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification with chartered status (RICS, APM, CIOB)

Job description

We're partnering with a major international consultancy as they continue to expand their Bristol Project Management team. They're looking for an Associate Director to lead key client accounts, oversee major programmes, and help shape the growth of the regional PM offering.

This role will see you working across a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, education, defence, commercial, and public sector estates - delivering complex, high-value projects while supporting a growing team.

You'll need:

• Extensive experience in construction consultancy project management
• Degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with chartered status (RICS, APM, CIOB)
• A strong track record delivering complex projects (£50m-£150m+) across sectors such as healthcare, education, defence, or similar
• Leadership experience, supporting and mentoring PM/Senior PM teams
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to grow and manage key client accounts
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders at board and client-director level
• Comfortable contributing to bids, BD, and overall regional strategy

Salary & Benefits

• £75,000 - £80,000+ (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Enhanced pension and private health cover
• Annual bonus
• Clear progression pathway to Director level
• Ongoing leadership and professional development support

If this sounds like the next step you're ready to take, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed)