Associate Director Project Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is seeking an Associate Director - Project Manager to lead a team of 3 PMs on a flagship Life Sciences project in East Anglia, valued over £100m.

Based in Norfolk with flexible working, the role requires extensive management experience, chartered status, and proven client-facing skills to deliver high-value outcomes across regions.

The package includes car allowance, pension, health, and a competitive overall package.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in construction-related discipline.
• MAPM, MRICS or MCIOB membership advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager in consultancy or end-client.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all project activities per governance protocols.
• Act as primary interface for clients and consultants; high-level stakeholder management.
• Maintain Health & Safety, QA, and Risk Management standards.
• Define project success parameters: time, cost, specs, KPIs.
• Develop detailed project plans and governance systems.
• Identify resources and advise on procurement strategies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and optimize productivity.
• Monitor finances and manage change control to protect viability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Client facing

Education

Degree or MSc in construction related discipline

MAPM or MRICS or MCIOB membership

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Associate Director - Project Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1463
Location: Norfolk + Flexible working
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c£80k-£85k plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, health etc.

Company & Project

A innovative project management consultancy are looking for a client focused Associate Director level Project Manager to join lead a team of 3 Project Managers working on a flagship project in the Life Sciences sector, valued in excess of £100m.

The position involves working on a large Commercial and Science scheme in East Anglia, leading a small team of Project Managers, therefore previous management experience is required.

Our client has a busy project pipeline for 2027 and they are recruiting for an Associate Director level Project Manager due to growth of their regional business and the progression of a key project win with a major blue chip client in East Anglia.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all project activities, ensuring the team adheres to established governance protocols and maintains seamless communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary interface for clients and consultants, proactively anticipating their needs to consistently deliver high-value outcomes across all regions. High level stakeholder management is essential.
• Enforce rigorous standards in Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management to ensure infrastructure projects meet all regulatory and safety benchmarks.
• Establish clear parameters for project success, specifically defining the time, cost, technical specifications, and performance KPIs from the outset.
• Develop comprehensive, detailed project plans and establish the specific governance systems and processes required to execute the work efficiently.
• Identify necessary project resources and provide expert advice on procurement strategies to ensure the project is adequately staffed and supplied.
• Lead and motivate diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, facilitating collaboration and using performance management techniques to keep productivity high.
• Monitor project finances and manage the formal change control process to mitigate scope creep and protect the project's commercial viability.

Previous Experience

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Project Manager for a Consultancy or End-client.
• Excellent client facing skills with previous experience working in the Life Science or Healthcare would be advantageous.
• Degree or MSc qualified in a construction related discipline.
• Chartership - MAPM or MRICS or MCIOB.
• Previous Roles: Associate Project Manager OR Senior Project Manager OR Principal Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Director of Project Management OR Project Director.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or MSc qualified in a construction related discipline or comparable qualification.
• MAPM or MRICS or MCIOB or another comparable professional membership would be advantageous.