Associate Project Manager

Kenton Black; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a Senior/Associate Project Manager to oversee client communication, manage project budgets and schedules, and lead multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in a construction consultancy with a focus on multimillion-pound projects. The role offers a salary of £55,000-£65,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, including training and private healthcare.

Benefits

Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities

Regular sports & social events

Excellent enhanced pension scheme and private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction/real estate consultancy delivering build/refurbishments is essential.
• Experience in leading on multimillion £ projects.
• Senior/associate project management with leadership responsibilities required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless communication.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and design documentation.
• Lead meetings, set agendas, and follow up on tasks to drive progress.
• Coordinate proposals, review bids, and ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
• Monitor financials, processing invoices and change orders with precision.
• Deliver timely project reports, highlighting key updates and challenges.
• Handle multiple projects efficiently, identifying solutions to potential issues.

Skills

Construction/real estate consultancy experience

Project management leadership

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior/ Associate Project Manager

Location: Manchester city centre (hybrid)

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 basic salary including car allowance + excellent benefits package

Company

Award-winning, Building Top 150 national construction consultancy, with a national presence; South of England, Midlands, Scotland, and in the last 5 years Manchester. The North West office has already rapidly evolved into a dynamic team of Building Surveyors, Project Managers, Engineers and Architects. Led by an FRICS professional and APC Assessor they have excellent APC training programme in place.

• Multi-disciplinary Excellence: Delivering across Architecture, Interior Design, Building & Quantity Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, and Town Planning.
• Recognised & Respected: Featured consistently in various “Top Employer” guides, trusted across over 40 public sector frameworks, and proud to deliver landmark projects for Homes England and the Ministry of Justice. A market leader in fire safety.
• People-Focused: Accredited training schemes through RIBA, RICS, CIBSE, CIAT, APM, and CIOB, championing career growth—from apprentices to chartered professionals.
• Culture-Driven: A healthy, collaborative atmosphere and a strong social culture.
• A comprehensive benefits package, promoting flexibility and support.

The Role

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless communication.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and design documentation.
• Lead meetings, set agendas, and follow up on tasks to drive progress.
• Coordinate proposals, review bids, and ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
• Monitor financials, processing invoices and change orders with precision.
• Deliver timely project reports, highlighting key updates and challenges.
• Handle multiple projects efficiently, identifying solutions to potential issues.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in a construction/real estate consultancy delivering build/refurbishments is essential.
• Experience in leading on multimillion £ projects.
• Open to senior/associate project management with leadership responsibilities.
• Finance/IT/Marketing/Digital backgrounds will NOT be considered.

Benefits

• Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities
• Regular sports & social events - BBQs, boat trips etc
• Excellent enhanced pension scheme and private healthcare and much more

How to Apply

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