Associate director - project management (Leisure and office)

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited is representing a leading independent consultancy in London seeking a Senior Project Manager or Associate Director to lead luxury hotel and office fit-out projects. You will own critical workstreams, liaise with clients, consultants and contractors, and drive successful delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, client management and mentorship, with opportunities to advance to senior leadership within a prestigious practice.

Qualifications

• High-value construction or fit-out project experience.
• Experience in luxury hotels and/or office fit-out.
• Proven client-facing project management experience.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple workstreams independently.
• MRICS preferred, but not essential.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key elements of luxury hotel and office fit-out projects.
• Work closely with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Manage project programmes, resources, risks, quality and project controls.
• Lead design management, procurement and construction activities.
• Manage Employer's Agent and Contract Administration responsibilities.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships and act as a key project contact.
• Work closely with Cost Managers to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Support and mentor junior Project Managers and team members.
• Manage project documentation, reporting and governance.
• Contribute to fee proposals, business development and recruitment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS

Job description

Associate director - project management (Leisure and office)

• Location: London
• Salary: £65,000–£85,000
• Sector: Built Environment – Luxury Hospitality & Office Fit-Out
• Contract: Permanent

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Ready to take your Project Management career to the next level?

Join a leading independent construction and property consultancy and work on high-profile luxury hotel and office fit-out schemes, partnering with some of the industry's most prominent clients.

As a Senior Project Manager / Associate Director, you'll take ownership of key project elements, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver successful project outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to work on prestigious projects while developing your leadership, client management and project delivery expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong, motivated Senior Project Manager or a newer Associate Director looking to take the next step within a highly respected consultancy.

If you're ready for a new challenge and want to work on projects that will genuinely shape your career, this could be the opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead and manage key elements of luxury hotel and office fit-out projects
• Work closely with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver successful project outcomes
• Manage project programmes, resources, risks, quality and project controls
• Lead design management, procurement and construction activities
• Manage Employer's Agent and Contract Administration responsibilities
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships and act as a key project contact
• Work closely with Cost Managers to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Support and mentor junior Project Managers and team members
• Manage project documentation, reporting and governance
• Contribute to fee proposals, business development and recruitment

WHAT OUR CLIENT LOOKING FOR

• Experienced Senior Project Manager or newer Associate Director
• Strong experience delivering high-value construction or fit-out projects
• Experience in luxury hotels and/or office fit-out strongly desirable
• Proven client-facing project management experience
• Ability to manage projects and key workstreams autonomously
• Strong knowledge of the project lifecycle, from design through to completion
• Experience with procurement, programme and construction management
• MRICS preferred, but not essential
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ambitious, motivated and keen to progress into senior leadership

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT

• Work on prestigious luxury hotel and office fit-out projects
• High-profile clients and leading consultants and contractors
• Strong support and career development
• Opportunity to progress towards senior leadership
• Client-facing responsibility and project ownership
• Collaborative environment with clear progression opportunities