Associate Director - Project Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd in Central London is seeking an Associate Project Manager to lead high-rise residential schemes, Build to Rent and hospitality projects. You will manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating with clients and consultants, and mentor junior staff as the team grows.

The role emphasizes strong residential delivery, refurbishment, change of use and end-to-end management across all RIBA stages, with chartered qualifications (MRICS/CIOB/MAPM) or equivalent,

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a Project Manager/Senior PM in a consultancy.
• Strong residential background including refurbishment and change of use.
• Track record delivering pre- and post-contract across all RIBA stages.
• Established client/consultant relationships and bid support.
• Experience line managing and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of a portfolio across inception to completion, across RIBA stages.
• Review procurement strategies, consultant scopes and tender processes.
• Oversee design, financial control, approvals and governance.
• Lead close-out, Practical Completion, handover and defects management.
• Mentor PMs and junior staff; set SMART targets; conduct reviews.

Skills

Residential project delivery

Stakeholder management

Mentoring & people management

Business development awareness

RIBA stage knowledge

Education

MRICS

CIOB

MAPM

Job description

Associate Project Manager, Residential, Build to Rent, Hospitality, High Rise Residential | Central London | £75,000 to £85,000 + benefits

The opportunity

A well-regarded London project management consultancy is looking for an Associate Project Manager to lead residential projects for its established client base. You'll run a portfolio of residential schemes alongside commercial and industrial work, including refurbishment, change of use and cut and carve projects. You'll be the senior point of contact for clients and consultants, and as the team grows you'll mentor and line manage Project Managers.

We'd particularly like to hear from consultancy-side Senior Project Managers with a strong residential background. Candidates with commercial or industrial experience will also be considered.

What you'll be doing

Project delivery

• Overseeing a portfolio of projects from inception to completion across all RIBA stages, and acting as the escalation point for programme, cost and risk
• Reviewing and challenging the team's procurement strategies, consultant scopes, tender processes and logic-linked programmes
• Keeping strategic oversight of design, financial control, statutory approvals and project governance
• Leading close-out, including Practical Completion, handover and defects management

Clients and business development

• Keeping strong relationships with key clients and consultants, and adapting your approach to get the best results
• Spotting opportunities to offer additional services as project scopes develop
• Spending around 5% of your time on business development and client contact

Team leadership

• Mentoring and supporting Project Managers and junior colleagues as part of your day-to-day work
• Delegating effectively, building a positive team culture and giving timely, constructive feedback
• Line managing team members, setting SMART targets linked to the business's competency framework and holding monthly one-to-ones
• Identifying training and development needs, and dealing promptly with HR matters with support from the Directors

What you'll bring

• [7+] years' experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within a project management consultancy
• Substantial residential experience, including refurbishment, change of use and cut and carve. Commercial and/or industrial experience will also be considered.
• A track record of delivering pre- and post-contract, working independently through all RIBA stages
• Established client and consultant relationships, plus experience supporting bids and business development
• Experience line managing, mentoring and developing team members
• A chartered qualification such as MRICS, CIOB or MAPM, or equivalent
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to present to clients

The package

• £75,000 to £85,000 plus benefits
• Central London (Zone 1) office, with travel to sites