Project Managers to Associate Directors - Education Construction

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected independent consultancy is seeking Project Managers to Associate Directors in Yorkshire. This role involves managing high-profile education construction projects, fostering effective communication, and ensuring project delivery meets client objectives. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a degree in a relevant discipline. A competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits package are offered, along with opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Structured career development

Significant investment in training

Flexible working opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction projects in the education sector.
• Proven ability to deliver in complex, fast-paced settings.
• Experience working with the Department for Education.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing project delivery in line with client objectives.
• Championing effective communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Driving performance in health & safety, commercial outcomes, quality, and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Project Managers to Associate Directors | Education construction projects

Yorkshire (hybrid)

Competitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits package

Full-time | Permanent

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the UK’s future infrastructure while advancing your career? Our client, a globally respected and independent real estate and infrastructure consultancy, is seeking experienced Project Managers through to Associate Directors to join their expanding team in Yorkshire.

With a strong footprint across the UK and a number of offices in Yorkshire, our client has enjoyed sustained growth, securing major programmes underpinned by substantial investment. These are career-defining projects, playing a vital role in shaping the UK’s education infrastructure and beyond.

Their diverse client base includes leading public and private sector organisations, and they’re known for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. Their consistent delivery and reputation for excellence have earned them the role of trusted advisor on some of the UK’s most high-profile schemes.

The company is driven by a clear purpose: to deliver better outcomes for clients, nurture professional development, and make a positive social and environmental impact. With an inclusive, collaborative culture and outstanding opportunities for growth, this is a fantastic place to develop a fulfilling and successful career.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for proactive project management professionals to take a lead role in delivering high-profile education construction projects across the region.

Key responsibilities include;

• Leading and managing project delivery in line with client objectives and internal governance standards
• Championing effective communication across teams and stakeholders
• Driving performance in health & safety, commercial outcomes, quality and risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting and developing a high-performing team of Project Managers (depending on level)
• Contributing to business growth through excellent client service and project results

About you

You will be a confident and experienced project management professional, ideally with a background in consultancy, client-side or development environments. You’ll bring strong leadership, communication and commercial acumen, along with a proven ability to deliver in complex, fast-paced settings.

Essential skills and experience;

• Degree in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong track record of delivering construction projects in the education sector
• Experience working with the Department for Education
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and client-focused
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written

What’s on offer

Our client is committed to helping you thrive professionally and personally. They actively promote a healthy, productive work environment that values flexibility, wellbeing, and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, they are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits include;

• Competitive salary + car allowance & annual bonus
• Structured career development
• Significant investment in training and CPD
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Access to impactful, career-defining projects

For more information and confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact John Tempest at Tempest Jones on [e-mail].