Associate Director Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Private health

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking an Associate Director - Project Manager to lead a small team of three Project Managers on a flagship Life Sciences project valued over £100m in East Anglia. This permanent role offers a competitive package with car allowance, pension, health benefits, and flexible working in Norfolk.

The candidate will coordinate governance, manage client interfaces, enforce HSE standards, define KPIs, develop plans and oversee procurement and budget controls

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Project Manager for a Consultancy or End-client.
• Excellent client facing skills; Life Science/Healthcare exposure advantageous.
• Degree or MSc in construction; MAPM/MRICS/MCIOB membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all project activities with governance oversight.
• Act as primary interface for clients and consultants; anticipate needs and deliver value.
• Enforce Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management standards.
• Define project success parameters: time, cost, technical specs, KPIs.
• Develop detailed project plans and governance processes for efficient execution.
• Identify resources and advise on procurement strategies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive performance management.
• Monitor finances and manage change control to protect viability.

Skills

Client facing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Degree or MSc in construction related discipline

MAPM or MRICS or MCIOB

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.