Associate Director - Project Management

Michael Page (UK); Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic direction across residential, leisure, and healthcare projects. This high-profile role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a dynamic and supportive environment, prioritizing a client-focused approach and best practices in project management.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Leadership development

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a Project Management role, ideally in construction.
• Track record of delivering non-office based projects.
• Experience at Senior Project Manager level.
• Post-contract project management experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to project teams.
• Oversee budgets and timelines for projects.
• Mentor junior project managers.
• Champion project management best practices.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Control

Leadership

Contract Administration

Education

MRICS or other relevant professional chartership

Job description

• Exposure to high-profile projects and clients
• Chance to work for an established consultancy

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Their Project & Development Services team has a strong track record across a diverse range of sectors and is currently experiencing significant growth.

Job Description

• Providing strategic leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring the successful delivery of residential, leisure, and healthcare projects and achieving high levels of client satisfaction.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders within the residential, leisure, and healthcare sectors.
• Taking a leading role in the development and implementation of project strategies and delivery plans tailored to non-office based projects.
• Overseeing the preparation and management of significant project budgets and timelines for residential, leisure, and healthcare projects, ensuring robust financial control and efficient resource allocation.
• Championing and implementing project management best practices, standards, and innovative solutions within the team.
• Providing line management and mentorship to Project Managers and other team members, fostering their professional development.
• Leading contract administration processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Providing high-level project reporting and updates to senior management and clients on project progress.

The Successful Applicant

• Significant experience (6+ years) in a Project Management role within the construction sector, ideally with exposure to residential, leisure, and/or healthcare projects.
• A demonstrable track record of successfully delivering non-office based projects from inception to completion.
• Experience operating at a Senior Project Manager level, with a clear ambition and drive to step up into an Associate Director position.
• Some experience of primitive line management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding and practical application of contract administration.
• A vibrant, outgoing, and dynamic personality, comfortable working within a young and energetic team environment.
• Ideally MRICS or other relevant professional chartership (candidates with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience will also be considered).
• Must have strong post-contract project management experience. Pre-construction focused candidates will not be suitable.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile residential, leisure, and healthcare projects.
• A key leadership role within a growing and ambitious team at a globally recognised firm. Significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career progression within the property industry.
• The chance to contribute to the continued success and expansion of the Project & Development Services team.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in property project management to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large organisation that values its employees and offers excellent career advancement opportunities.