Associate Project Manager Construction Consultancy

Brandon James Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression to Associate/Direct

Mentoring juniors

London team support

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is recruiting an Associate Project Manager to join its London-based commercial office team. You will lead workplace and refurbishment projects, managing senior client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle.

The role offers leadership responsibilities, mentoring opportunities for juniors, and a clear path toward Associate Director level within a supportive London team.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience within a construction consultancy.
• Experience delivering commercial office, workplace, refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Proven experience leading projects through the full lifecycle.
• Strong senior client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Good commercial awareness and fee management understanding.
• MRICS, MAPM, ChPP or progressing toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of commercial office projects from feasibility through to construction and completion.
• Manage project programmes and coordinate client/consultant meetings.
• Coordinate design teams, monitor progress and risk, and oversee reporting.
• Ensure delivery aligns with cost, quality and programme objectives.
• Support business development and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship mgmt

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Degree in Project Management/Construction Management/ QS

MRICS/MAPM/ChPP or chartership progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading property and construction consultancy in London is looking for an experienced Associate Project Manager to join their established commercial office team. The Associate Project Manager will work across a strong portfolio of workplace, fit-out, refurbishment and development projects, supporting major occupiers, investors and landlords. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Project Manager who is ready to step into a more senior role and take greater ownership of clients and project delivery.

The successful Associate Project Manager will lead projects independently, manage senior client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout the full project lifecycle. The Associate Project Manager will also support junior colleagues and contribute to the wider growth of the team. For an ambitious Associate Project Manager, this role offers the chance to strengthen leadership experience and continue progressing towards Associate Director level.

The Associate Project Manager's role

The Associate Project Manager will lead the delivery of commercial office projects from early feasibility and design through to construction and completion.

Responsibilities will include managing project programmes, leading client and consultant meetings, coordinating design teams, monitoring progress and risk, overseeing reporting and ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed cost, quality and programme objectives.

The Associate Project Manager will also support business development, maintain strong client relationships and help mentor more junior members of the team.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong Project Management experience within a construction consultancy
• Experience delivering commercial office, workplace, refurbishment or fit-out projects
• A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Proven experience leading projects through the full project lifecycle
• Strong senior client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of fee management
• MRICS, MAPM, ChPP or another relevant professional qualification, or progress towards chartership

In Return

• £75,000 - £85,000
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial office projects
• Strong senior client-facing responsibility
• Exposure to major occupiers, investors and landlords
• Clear progression towards Associate Director level
• Opportunity to mentor junior Project Managers
• Supportive and experienced London team
• Long-term career development

Associate Project Manager | Commercial Offices | Workplace | Construction Consultancy | Project Management | London