Job Description
A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Manchester office, with travel across Lancashire and the wider North West. This is a key appointment for an ambitious Associate Director looking to lead diverse projects and help shape the future direction of a growing regional team.
The Associate Director
The successful Associate Director will take a lead commercial role across a variety of public sector schemes, including defence infrastructure, police stations, and other government-led developments. Projects are located across Manchester, Barrow, Preston, and surrounding areas, so a good understanding of the Lancashire region is highly desirable.
This position offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility, including team leadership, strategic client management, and hands-on delivery of both pre- and post-contract services. The ideal Associate Director will be confident managing key client relationships, overseeing junior staff, and driving best practice across all aspects of cost consultancy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered Associate Director seeking greater responsibility, diverse projects, and the opportunity to influence business growth within a supportive consultancy environment.
Requirements:
- MRICS qualified (essential)
- Minimum 8-10 years' UK consultancy experience
- Proven experience in the public sector and complex stakeholder environments
- Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
- Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential)
- Willing to travel across Lancashire and the wider North West
- Excellent leadership and client-facing skills
What's in it for you?
- £70,000 - £85,000+
- 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
- Health insurance
- Hybrid working
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life assurance
- Mobile and Laptop
- Car allowance
- Regular socials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Supportive culture
- Flexible working conditions
- Great work-life balance
- Income protection
- Internal training programmes
- Death in Service contribution
- Health & Wellness programme
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Reference
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