Associate Director- Project Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Project & Cost Management Consultancy in London seeks an Associate Director - Project Manager to lead bespoke residential projects. This role involves managing high-profile projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with prime residential developments and strong communication skills. Opportunities for international travel to luxury project sites included.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

International travel opportunities

Supportive senior leadership team

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in managing high-end residential projects.
• Must have experience with high-net-worth clients.
• Strong leadership and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-end residential projects from inception to delivery.
• Act as the primary client interface for multiple projects.
• Travel internationally to oversee project milestones.
• Manage budgets, quality, and consultant relationships.
• Support business growth and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Proven experience delivering prime or super‑prime residential projects

Strong understanding of luxury design and client expectations

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to manage complex bespoke projects

Project-focused approach

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director- Project Manager

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits, depending on candidate experience.

Location: London base, with international travel. Hybrid.

Are you an exceptional Project Manager with a passion for delivering world‑class residential projects? Do you thrive in a client‑facing role where every project is bespoke, high‑profile, and executed to perfection?

Our client is a boutique Project & Cost Management Consultancy renowned for delivering some of the most prestigious prime and super‑prime residential schemes in the UK and internationally. With a highly talented team, incredible clients, and a portfolio that includes London's finest homes and ultra‑luxury developments overseas, this is a rare opportunity to accelerate your career at Associate Director level.

The Role:

As an Associate Director, you will take full ownership of projects from inception to delivery, working closely with private clients, developers, and leading design teams. You will be:

• Leading high‑end residential projects in London and across the UK
• Travelling internationally several times a year to oversee milestone stages (destinations include the Caribbean and other prime global locations!)
• Acting as the primary client interface, building long‑term relationships and ensuring exceptional service
• Managing consultants, contractors, programmes, budgets, and quality from start to finish
• Supporting business growth and mentoring junior team members

About You:

To be successful, you must have:

• Proven experience delivering prime or super‑prime residential projects (essential).
• A strong understanding of luxury design, build quality, and high‑net‑worth client expectations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with confidence in a client‑facing role.
• The ability to manage complex, bespoke projects with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive, polished, project‑focused approach.

Why Join?

• You will get to work in a collaborative, boutique environment where your voice truly matters.
• Join a consultancy with a reputation for excellence and a pipeline of remarkable projects.
• Enjoy international travel opportunities to stunning project locations.
• Grow your career with a supportive senior leadership team and outstanding mentors.
• Be part of a culture that values quality, creativity, and delivering unforgettable homes.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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