Associate / Associate Director Project Management

OverviewAssociate / Associate Director – Project ManagementLocation : ManchesterCurrie & Brown is seeking a motivated and experienced Associate / Associate Director to join our project management team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality projects for our clients while helping to shape the future growth of our regional business.In this pivotal position, you’ll support our project leaders, deliver successful outcomes for clients, and contribute to a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers a clear development pathway toward future Director opportunities.ResponsibilitiesAbout the RoleAs an Associate Project Manager, you will manage and deliver a wide range of project and programme management services, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, profitably, and to the highest professional standard. You will take responsibility for leading projects, supporting the wider PM team, developing junior colleagues, and strengthening client relationships.Plan and deliver projects and professional commissions from inception to completionLead multiple projects as the primary project managerMaintain clear and effective communication across project teamsManage client and project teams to deliver services on time and within budgetUndertake site visits, surveys, and meetings with contractors, clients, and stakeholdersProduce accurate and timely project outputs, reporting, and documentationBuild strong, professional relationships with clients through effective communication and deliveryMentor and support junior staff, helping them progress toward RICS or equivalent chartershipContribute to business development activities and help generate new opportunitiesSupport the Northern Head of Project Management with day-to-day team operationsManage project finances, including forecasting, reporting, and fee managementPrepare proposal content and support bid submissionsLead multidisciplinary consultant teams on a range of construction projectsMonitor project performance, proactively managing risks and taking corrective action where requiredEstablish strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring requirements and approvals are fully capturedOversee end-to-end project execution, ensuring all goals and deliverables are defined and achievedCoordinate design, development, construction, commissioning, and technical inputs using internal SMEsManage change control processes in line with client requirements through to successful handoverReport on cost, programme, health and safety, and project performance using appropriate toolsQualificationsDegree in project management, construction management, building surveying, engineering, or equivalentChartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) or membership of an equivalent professional bodyMinimum five years’ project delivery experience within a consultancy or contractor environmentExperience in pre- and post-contract services and reporting to external clientsProficiency with estimating software, including BIM-linked toolsStrong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skillsWell-organised, proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage competing prioritiesA collaborative team player with a positive, professional, and flexible approachDesirable ExperiencePrevious line management experience and ability to delegate effectivelyProgramming / scheduling skills (MS Project, ASTA, or equivalent)Design management experienceProject financial management and cash flow forecastingFamiliarity with NEC and JCT forms of contractBroad experience across capital and revenue projectsStrong understanding of project management methodologies (particularly APM)Ability to run projects independently with minimal senior oversightAbout The CompanyWhy Currie & Brown?Currie & Brown is one of the world’s leading physical assets management and construction consultancies, known for our expertise, innovation, and global reach. With offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific, we offer the opportunities of an international business with the collaboration of a close-knit team.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We also support the Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring fair treatment for those who serve or have served and their families.Join us and help shape the future of project management at Currie & Brown #J-18808-Ljbffr