Associate Project Manager

Verto People; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in property and construction based in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Associate / Director Project Manager for defence-related projects. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project documentation, and driving business development. Ideal candidates will have expertise in architectural or construction projects, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of UK regulations. This position offers a salary of up to £95,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday bank holidays

Flexible & hybrid working options

Competitive company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering architectural or construction projects within the Defence sector.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NBS specification systems.
• Confident leading teams managing budgets and maintaining compliance across complex multi-site projects.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead defence-related architectural and project management commissions from inception to completion.
• Manage cross-practice design teams ensuring coordination quality and timely delivery.
• Liaise directly with clients and stakeholders providing expert guidance on design compliance and project strategy.
• Drive business development activity securing new work and nurturing key client relationships.
• Support and mentor junior team members fostering a collaborative people-first culture.
• Oversee project documentation including design narratives technical submittals RFIs and change control processes.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and growth of the defence division helping shape long-term direction.

Skills

Bluebeam

Construction Estimating

Construction Experience

ProCore

Microsoft Outlook

Prolog

Construction Management

Project Engineering

Project Management

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Budgeting

Education

Degree Qualified in Architecture Project Management or similar field

ARB Registered Architect is preferred

Job description

Job Description

Associate / Director Project Manager (Architect)

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Up to 95000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)

Introduction

This award-winning multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy has been shaping the built environment for nearly a century. Renowned for its progressive culture technical excellence and people-first values this practice delivers inspirational and practical design solutions across sectors including defence education commercial and residential.

They combine the scale and capability of a national consultancy with the close-knit supportive feel of a collaborative studio. You’ll join a business that champions sustainability professional growth and genuine work-life balance where your expertise will directly influence major national projects and the long-term strategic direction of the practice.

This opportunity would be ideal for a Senior Associate or Director-level Architect / Project Manager with proven experience in the Defence sector confident managing complex multi-disciplinary teams and leading design delivery from concept to completion.

Package

• Salary : Up to 95000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)
• 25 days holiday bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Health cash plan

Office

Based in Nottingham with hybrid flexibility (and some UK-wide travel as required)

Hours

Full-time Monday to Friday 8:30am 5:30pm Hybrid working available

Duties

• Lead defence-related architectural and project management commissions from inception to completion
• Manage cross-practice design teams ensuring coordination quality and timely delivery.
• Liaise directly with clients and stakeholders providing expert guidance on design compliance and project strategy
• Drive business development activity securing new work and nurturing key client relationships
• Support and mentor junior team members fostering a collaborative people-first culture
• Oversee project documentation including design narratives technical submittals RFIs and change control processes
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and growth of the defence division helping shape long-term direction

Requirements

• Degree Qualified in Architecture Project Management (or similar field)
• ARB Registered Architect is preferred
• Proven experience delivering architectural or construction projects within the Defence sector
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NBS specification systems
• Eligible for (or already holding) UK Security Clearance (SC) is essential
• Confident leading teams managing budgets and maintaining compliance across complex multi-site projects

Key Skills

Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,ProCore,Microsoft Outlook,Prolog,Construction Management,Project Engineering,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Budgeting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1