Associate Director - Project Manager

Overview



Are you an experienced Associate Director / Senior Project Manager based in the East Midlands or Yorkshire, looking for your next opportunity with a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy?



We're recruiting an Associate Director - Project Management to support the delivery of major public sector infrastructure and regeneration projects across Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, and Derbyshire. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a highly respected consultancy delivering complex built environment and infrastructure programmes for public sector clients.



If you're a commercially aware Associate Director with strong pre-contract and governance experience, looking to play a key leadership role in high-profile infrastructure schemes with genuine long-term progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.



Client



Our client is an established and growing construction and project management consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering strategic infrastructure, regeneration, and built environment projects across the UK.



Working closely with public authorities, local government bodies, and key stakeholder groups, they provide expert programme management, project governance, and delivery support across a diverse portfolio of complex schemes.



Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming infrastructure and regeneration projects, they are expanding their senior leadership team, offering the successful Associate Director the opportunity to work on meaningful, large-scale programmes with real regional impact.



Role



As Associate Director - Project Management, you'll play a key leadership role in overseeing the governance, planning, and pre-construction phases of complex public sector infrastructure and regeneration projects.



Working closely with public authorities, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams, you'll lead stakeholder engagement, programme setup, governance frameworks, and project coordination from early feasibility through to delivery readiness.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate Director or Senior Project Manager who thrives in a strategic, client-facing environment and enjoys leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders and governance requirements.



Responsibilities



As Associate Director - Project Management, your responsibilities will include:

Leading the pre-contract and early-stage delivery of infrastructure and regeneration projects across the built environment sector
Managing governance processes, reporting structures, and programme controls in line with public sector requirements
Acting as the senior point of contact for public authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders
Coordinating and managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams throughout project development phases
Supporting programme setup, risk management, procurement strategies, and project assurance processes
Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes, milestones, and governance documentation
Leading stakeholder engagement activities and ensuring effective communication across all project partners
Supporting project delivery under structured governance methodologies including PRINCE2-style frameworks
Providing strategic project advice and ensuring schemes progress efficiently through approvals and gateway processes
Supporting business development activities and contributing to the continued growth of the regional project management team
Person



To be successful in this Associate Director - Project Management role, you will bring strong experience delivering infrastructure or built environment projects within a consultancy, client-side, or public sector environment.

Proven experience as an Associate Director, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, or Programme Manager within infrastructure or the built environment
Strong pre-contract and governance experience is essential
Experience working with public sector clients and managing complex stakeholder environments
Background delivering infrastructure, regeneration, or wider built environment projects
Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and consultants
Strong understanding of programme governance, reporting, and project controls
Familiarity with structured project management methodologies such as PRINCE2
Engineering, infrastructure, or regeneration project background would be highly advantageous
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ideally based within Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, or South Yorkshire, with flexibility to travel to project locations as required
Remuneration



This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected consultancy delivering high-profile public sector infrastructure and regeneration schemes, with genuine long-term career progression available.



As Associate Director - Project Management, your package will include:

Competitive salary of £74,000 - £82,000 depending on experience
£5,000 car allowance
Enhanced company pension with 7% employer contribution
Company sick pay
Private medical insurance with Vitality
Life assurance at 4x salary
Profit share and management bonus scheme
Hybrid working across office, home, and on-site locations
25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
Holiday buying and selling scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Generous employee referral scheme
Paid employee volunteering days
Discounts on retail, restaurants, and gym memberships
Employee assistance programme and access to trained mental health first aiders
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Clear progression and professional development opportunities
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