Associate Director (Project Management) - Central London (Kings Cross)
The Company: An independent, employee-owned business of project managers have new requirements to join their highly respected and talented teams across the business.
Known for their great service, talented people, and smart thinking. They are experts in managing construction projects and programmes.
Their service is specialist and independent, providing a pro-active, hands-on approach to leading projects and realising client objectives.
From being one of the first practitioners of project management when they were set up in 1985, they have grown to become an internationally recognised specialist in the industry.
Their independence means that they can act solely in the best interest of their clients, unbiased by any other discipline.
The Role: You will be responsible for the delivery and strategic management of commissions of significant size and complexity through all phases of design, preconstruction, construction and project completion.
Predominantly within the Commercial Development sector with minimal supervision and oversight from a Project Director or Director.
Job Location: Central London (Kings Cross)
Start Date: ASAP
Head Count: 75+
Project Sectors: Corporate Occupier, Residential, Mixed Use, Hotels, Life Sciences & Higher Education
Requirements for the Associate Director:
Approximately 10+ years’ delivering project commissions (construction values in excess of £25m) through the full project life cycle in the Commercial Development sector
Extensive experience performing the role of the Contract Administrator/Employers Agent under the relevant building contracts
Prior experience working in a client focused, consultancy-based environment or directly for commercial developer
Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters such as procurement and managing financial elements of a project
Advanced communicator and presenter at senior/executive client level, able to understand clients' specific needs, tailoring advice and communications as required
Confident managing the day-to-day delivery and strategic direction of commissions. Delegating tasks whilst meeting deadlines, ensuring work and projects are running in line with expectations
Confident leading and managing others with a desire to focus on mentoring and developing junior talent
Adept at problem-solving and a drive to overcome obstacles to obtain positive results for clients, exceeding expectations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word etc
Desirable Requirements for the Associate Director:
Additional experience delivering project commissions in any of the following sectors:
Corporate Occupier
Residential
Mixed Use
Hotels
Life Sciences
Higher Education
Prior experience of business development i.e., identifying both new opportunities, preparation of bids, submissions and preparing fee proposals
BA/BSc/MA/MEng degree in construction related field
Professional accreditation with industry related professional body (RICS, CIOB, APM etc.)
Proficiency in the use of ASTA Powerproject
The benefits included in this role are:
Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)
Extensive flexible/remote working available
9.5% non-contributory employer pension
PMI (family cover)
£2,000 travel allowance
Life insurance
Income protection
£200 lifestyle allowance
£500 personal development budget
26 days annual leave (increasing to 28 after 5 years) plus 8 days bank holiday
Membership of discretionary profit share & bonus scheme
Laptop / phone
Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Guy Dugdale – guy@prosper-consulting.org.uk