Associate Project Manager

Brandon James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate Project Manager. You will manage fit-out, refurbishment, and new-build projects while ensuring client satisfaction and commercial results. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years' experience in project management and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum along with hybrid working and excellent corporate benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Corporate benefits including clear progression pathway

Exposure to prestigious regional and national projects

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years' experience in a consultancy or client-side project management role.
• Strong track record of delivering commercial office, workplace, or mixed-use projects.
• Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB) or working towards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing project teams and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Chairing meetings and monitoring programme and budget performance.
• Producing high-quality reports and supporting junior team members.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Contract Administration

Leadership

Budget Management

Education

Degree in a built environment discipline

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident and client-facing Associate Project Manager to join the Manchester office of one of the world's leading real estate consultancies. As an Associate Project Manager, you'll be part of a high-performing team delivering commercial office, workplace, and mixed-use developments across the North West and beyond. This is a great career move for an Associate Project Manager looking to work with major occupiers, investors, and developers on high-profile schemes. Cushman & Wakefield is renowned for its global platform, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering innovative, value-driven solutions for its clients. As an Associate Project Manager, you will play a key role in the continued growth of the Manchester Project & Development Services team.

The Associate Project Manager's role

The Associate Project Manager will manage a variety of fit-out, refurbishment, and new-build projects, often working with commercial landlords, blue-chip occupiers, and public sector clients. From early-stage feasibility and client briefing through to procurement, contract administration, and delivery, you\'ll lead projects with a strong focus on client satisfaction and commercial results.

Day-to-day duties

• Managing project teams
• Chairing meetings
• Monitoring programme and budget performance
• Producing high-quality reports
• Supporting junior team members
• Contributing to business development as the consultancy expands its North West presence

The Associate Project Manager

• Degree in a built environment discipline (e.g. Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture)
• At least 5-7 years\' experience in a consultancy or client-side project management role
• Strong track record of delivering commercial office, workplace, or mixed-use projects
• Confident with JCT contract administration and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication, leadership, and commercial awareness
• Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB) or working towards preferred

In Return?

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus and excellent corporate benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office/client sites)
• Clear progression pathway in a global consultancy
• Exposure to prestigious regional and national projects

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