Associate Director Project Management

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career and Professional Development

25-30 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Virtual GP

Global Mobility Scheme

Rewards Platform

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Management Associate/Associate Director with over 5 years of experience in leading large-scale refurbishment projects in central London. The ideal candidate will be RICS chartered and have a strong background in managing £10m+ commercial office and mixed-use redevelopment projects. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in project delivery. Attractive benefits include career development and 25-30 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Project Management experience of £10m+ commercial office and/or mixed-use redevelopment.
• Experience with refurbishment projects in central London.

Responsibilities

• Leading the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects.
• Taking full ownership of projects from inception to completion.
• Acting as the primary client interface.
• Providing strategic project advice to clients.
• Managing multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Overseeing project programmes and budgets.
• Leading project meetings and reporting on progress.
• Supporting business development activities.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Ensuring delivery in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining flexibility for projects across multiple sectors.

Skills

Strong report writing and communication skills

Proven experience delivering £10m+ construction projects

Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks effectively

Strong track record in refurbishment and redevelopment projects

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects

Education

RICS chartered or equivalent

Job description

Our client, based in the West End, is currently recruiting for a Project Management Associate/Associate Director on a Permanent contract.

The position will be working on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working with refurbishment projects in central London and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects (typically £10m+) across commercial office, mixed-use, and Living sector developments (BTR, PBSA, PBSL, later living, and private residential)
• Taking full ownership of projects from inception through to completion, including planning, procurement, delivery, and handover
• Acting as the primary client interface, building and maintaining strong relationships with private developers and key stakeholders
• Providing strategic project advice to clients, including programme, cost, risk, and procurement strategies
• Managing and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timely delivery
• Overseeing project programmes and budgets, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
• Leading project meetings, reporting on progress, risks, and key milestones to clients and senior stakeholders
• Supporting business development activities, contributing to the growth of the London Living sector offering and wider project management team
• Leveraging existing industry networks to identify new opportunities and strengthen client relationships
• Mentoring and support junior team members, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Ensuring all projects are delivered in line with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and best practice.
• Maintaining flexibility to support projects across multiple sectors, with a focus on central London refurbishment and redevelopment schemes.

Experience required:

• Minimum 5 years experience
• RICS chartered or equivilent
• Project Management experience of £10m+ commercial office and/or mixed-use redevelopement, refurbishment projects in central London

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Proven experience delivering £10m+ construction projects, ideally within commercial office, mixed-use, or Living sector developments
• Strong track record in refurbishment and redevelopment projects, particularly within central London
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks effectively

Rewards and Benefits:

• Career and Professional Development
• 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP
• Global Mobility Scheme
• Rewards Platform
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

The role will be predominantly based out of 33 Margaret Street HQ, however, it will be expected that the applicant will be happy to work within the M25. Whilst the role is Living sector focused, candidates will need to be flexible and open to working on projects in other sectors.

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.