Associate Project Manager

AJP Recruitment
Associate Project Manager – Built Environment

Location: UK-London

Overview:
Join a thriving London Project Management Team within an award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy. We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Associate Project Manager eager to advance their career. As part of our client’s dynamic London office and alongside their established 200+ project management team nationwide, you’ll contribute to diverse and exciting projects for esteemed clients.

Responsibilities:
As an Associate Project Manager, you will:

• Lead projects from inception to closeout, managing programmes and portfolios.
• Oversee project delivery across various sectors and project stages.
• Champion Health and Safety arrangements for projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams of internal and external design consultants.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Foster client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Develop detailed client briefs and consultant responsibilities.
• Coordinate planning consents and statutory approvals.
• Prepare and maintain project programmes, monitoring progress.
• Manage project finances, including budgeting and resourcing.
• Lead the design team, focusing on risk and value management.
• Evaluate tenders, appoint contractors, and oversee construction works.
• Administer building contracts and chair project meetings.
• Provide regular reports to clients on project progress.

Qualifications:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Extensive consultancy design and construction project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead successful project delivery and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project scheduling software.
• Ideally, experience in sectors such as higher education, heritage, or life sciences.
• A degree or equivalent qualification, with progress towards professional accreditation.
• Additional qualifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, APMP, or PRINCE2 are desirable.

What’s in it for you?
We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on your total well-being, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous holiday allowance and volunteering opportunities.
• Comprehensive well-being support covering financial, physical, and mental health.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Tailored career development and mentoring opportunities.