Associate Director & Project Manager – Life Sciences Leader

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

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.