Associate Project Manager
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting an Associate Project Manager for our National Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen our Project Management offering and take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects.
Role Responsibilities
- Support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
- Carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
- Oversee the successful delivery of projects (in conjunction with the Project Management Partners) with a view to securing repeat business.
- Actively participate or lead in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs.
- Attend client interviews as required, securing new clients.
- Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
Professional Skills
- Management and preparation of key RIBA stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post-handover.
- Preparation of various programmes.
- Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes.
- Preparation of progress reports and presentation at monthly client meetings.
- Assistance with the preparation of contract documents.
- Management of multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts.
- Experience of administering building contracts.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
Experience
- Experience managing a range of projects from conception through to completion, in particular experience with NEC/JCT contracts.
- Framework experience desirable.
- Public sector experience.
- Logistics experience.
- Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills.
- A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines.
Qualifications
- Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with extensive technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy, contracting or end‑user client.
- MRICS or membership of another relevant professional body.
- NEC Accredited Project Manager desirable, but course would be offered if not.
Behaviours
- Recognised as a client‑focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors both on projects and within the wider RLB. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
RLB Employee Benefits
- Hybrid Working – working patterns to support work‑life balance; competitive maternity and paternity packages.
- Well-Rewarded – competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, plus the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
- Focus on Wellbeing – health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Healthcare Packages – private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
- Personal Development – continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.
- Additional Benefits – season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
- Exceptional Exposure – opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
- Social Responsibility – team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with either hidden or physical disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. This guarantees an interview, not an offer of employment.
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