Associate Partner (Project Management) – Client‑Side / Consultancy Experience – Manchester
Manchester
Full‑time
Who are we looking for:
We’re seeking a talented, dynamic Associate Partner (Project Manager) to join our growing team in Manchester. If you’re ready for career progression, greater visibility, and the chance to make a real impact, this is an opportunity to thrive in a business that both challenges and supports you.
Impact – You want to be part of something that matters and care about creating positive change for clients, communities, and the environment.
Imagination – You’re curious and open‑minded, always looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things to benefit our projects and the people we work with.
Authenticity – You’re honest, genuine, and collaborative, and you value a culture where people are true to themselves and their purpose.
You’ll work on high‑profile projects across a range of sectors, including:
- Commercial
- Residential
- Education
- Health
- Heritage
- Public and private sector schemes
Your profile:
Key Attributes: To lead, develop, and deliver the Project Management service, supporting the Office Partner and contributing to the strategic growth of the office. The role will provide high‑quality client‑facing project management consultancy services across pre‑ and post‑contract stages, while mentoring junior team members and driving business development within the local market.
- Lead and manage the Project Management service, supporting the Office Partner
- Provide technical project management consultancy across pre‑ and post‑contract stages
- Manage multiple stakeholders and contract administration (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)
- Deliver programmes and projects across various sectors, ensuring time, budget, quality, and compliance
- Support office growth through business development and local market knowledge
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, and resolve issues proactively
- Manage project budgets, cost control, and value engineering to maximise best value
- Use project scheduling tools (Asta Power Project / MS Project advantageous)
- MRICS/APM required, with a minimum of 2 years’ construction project management experience
What we offer employees:
- Hybrid working with flexible hours in the office to foster collaboration.
- Competitive salary that rewards your skills and experience.
- Tailored training and development to help you reach your goals.
- Generous 38 days of annual leave, including public holidays.
- Birthday off.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Employer pension contributions of 6%.
- Life Cover worth three times your salary.
- Access to Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP and wellness support.
- Opportunities for charitable fundraising and dedicated volunteering days.
- Active participation in professional and industry organisations.
- Regular sports and social events to build connections.
Ward Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.
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