Director - Project Management in Nottingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven consultancy is seeking a Senior Associate or Director-level Project Manager for a full-time hybrid role in Nottingham. The role focuses on leading defence-sector projects, client management, and team leadership. Candidates should have a relevant degree and project management qualifications. The position offers flexibility and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and personal growth opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for flexible and remote working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

In-house coaching and mentoring

Competitive salaries

Company Pension Scheme

Health cash plan scheme

Professional membership support

On-site parking facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage construction or architectural projects independently.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and NBS specification system.
• Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead defence-sector projects and manage client relationships.
• Strategic planning and business development.
• Ensure successful delivery across all phases.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Degree in a built environment or construction-related discipline

Recognised project management qualification such as AMP, PRINCE2, or RICS Certification

Tools

Project-management tools for engineering or architecture

Job description

Job Description

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Your new company is a values-driven, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a long-standing history of delivering integrated design and technical solutions across sectors such as commercial, education, defence, and residential. With a nationwide presence and plans for further expansion, the firm builds lasting client relationships by adding value throughout every stage of development. It fosters a collaborative and dynamic workplace culture, united by a shared commitment to improving the built environment and addressing global challenges through local expertise.

Your new role: A full‑time hybrid opportunity is available for a Senior Associate or Director‑level Project Manager based in Nottingham, with flexibility to work remotely and across practice areas nationwide. The role involves leading defence‑sector projects, managing client and stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful delivery across all phases. Responsibilities include strategic planning, business development, and team leadership, with a focus on coverage.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and business development.
• Team leadership and cross‑functional oversight.
• Production of design submissions, management of RFIs, change control, and financial tracking.
• Client‑facing stakeholder engagement and relationship maintenance.
• Participation in senior leadership discussions around defence strategy and succession planning.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a built environment or construction‑related discipline and ideally possess a recognised project management qualification such as AMP, PRINCE2, or RICS Certification. They should have demonstrated the ability to manage construction or architectural projects independently and bring a strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the NBS specification system. Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities are essential. Knowledge of defence‑related design and project management, industry regulations, and standards is required; familiarity with project‑management tools for engineering, architecture, or defence is advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunities for flexible and remote working.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long‑service recognition and festive shutdown.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment, including in‑house coaching and mentoring.
• Competitive salaries with regular review and benchmarking to ensure fair pay.
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Professional membership support.
• On‑site parking facilities.

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