Associate Director - Project Management

Location: Cambridge (flexible working)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

We are working in partnership with a highly regarded construction consultancy to appoint an experienced Associate Director / Director – Project Management to join their Cambridge team.

This is a senior leadership role within a growing project delivery function, offering the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of complex, high-value schemes across life sciences, R&D, commercial, education, healthcare, and advanced technology sectors.

The business has a strong regional presence, a secure pipeline of work, and a collaborative leadership culture, making this an excellent opportunity for an established project leader looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role

You will take a key leadership position within the project management team, with responsibility for:

* Leading the successful delivery of major construction projects from inception through to completion and handover

* Acting as the senior client interface, building and maintaining trusted long-term relationships

* Overseeing full project lifecycle management, including programme, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management

* Managing a small team of project managers, providing guidance, structure, and professional development support

* Coordinating and leading multi-disciplinary internal and external teams across complex schemes

* Driving project performance in terms of time, cost, quality, and client satisfaction

* Supporting business growth through client engagement, repeat business, and contribution to bids and proposals

* Playing an active role in shaping team strategy and strengthening delivery capability within the region

About You

We are seeking a senior project professional who is confident operating at Associate Director / Director level, likely with:

* Strong consultancy background in Project Management / Project Delivery

* Proven experience delivering complex UK construction projects across relevant sectors (life sciences, commercial, education, healthcare etc.)

* Demonstrable experience in leading client relationships at senior level

* Experience managing and mentoring project teams, including smaller sub-teams

* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence project outcomes and decisions

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when required

The Opportunity

This is a chance to join a well-established and growing consultancy offering:

* A senior leadership role with real influence over project delivery and team development

* A strong pipeline of secured, technically interesting projects across key growth sectors

* Competitive salary with a strong performance-related bonus structure

* Clear progression opportunities into broader regional or operational leadership

* A flexible and modern working environment with strong team collaboration

* Exposure to high-profile clients and long-term strategic partnerships

Next Steps

This is a confidential appointment. If you are open to a discreet conversation, we would welcome the opportunity to share further detail and explore whether the role aligns with your longer-term career ambitions
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed