Associate Project Manager - Cambridge

Gleeds; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds in Cambridge is seeking a qualified construction project manager to join our growing team. You will turn client requirements into well‑managed building projects, ensuring clear communication and proactive issue mitigation.

The role focuses on effective collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders across design, procurement and delivery stages. You will lead complex commissions, provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders and mentor junior PMs to support

Qualifications

• Sound project management experience in a professional consultancy environment.
• Experience acting as contract administrator, employer’s agent or technical advisor from inception to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, procurement routes and building project delivery.
• Excellent reporting and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing building projects and programmes to deliver high‑quality services and client outcomes.
• Administering contracts as project manager, contract administrator or employer’s agent where required.
• Coordinating clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders through design, procurement and delivery stages.
• Managing complex commissions and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Providing trusted advice to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to secure further workstreams.
• Business development, networking and marketing activities to generate new business opportunities.
• Managing and mentoring junior project managers to support professional development.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Growth mindset

Education

RICS

APM

CIOB

Job description

About This Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified construction project manager to join our growing Cambridge office. We're searching for someone passionate about growth, looking to make a tangible impact on a high potential project management team.

Position Details

Position: Associate Project Manager
Location: Cambridge
Employment type: Permanent
Work arrangement: Hybrid

What You’ll Do

You will help turn client requirements into well‑managed building projects, ensuring people, information and decisions move forward. This role requires clear communication, calm organisation and the confidence to recognise issues early to mitigate impact on projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing building projects and programmes to deliver high‑quality services and client outcomes
• Administering contracts as project manager, contract administrator or employer’s agent where required
• Coordinating clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders through design, procurement and delivery stages
• Managing complex commissions and multidisciplinary project teams
• Providing trusted advice to clients and senior stakeholders
• Developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to secure further workstreams
• Business development, networking and marketing activities to generate new business opportunities
• Managing and mentoring junior project managers to support professional development

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound project management experience in a professional consultancy environment
• Experience acting as contract administrator, employer’s agent or technical advisor from project inception to completion
• Sound knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, procurement routes and building project delivery
• Excellent technical and commercial judgement, informing strong reporting and decision‑making skills
• In‑depth understanding of the RIBA lifecycle, construction methodologies and UK building regulations
• Clear written and verbal communication with a sound understanding of suitable tone and language
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to develop strong professional relationships
• Ability to absorb and understand complex information and assess requirements readily
• A people‑focused, growth‑minded approach to people management, mentoring and development

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, you should hold, or be working towards full membership to one of the following professional bodies: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), APM (Association of Project Managers) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Builders).

Equal Opportunity

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all.