Senior Associate Project Manager - Berkshire
I am currently working on behalf of a well-established construction consultancy client who is looking to appoint a Senior Associate Project Manager to join their team in Berkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven project management professional ready to take the next step in their career. The role offers the chance to lead high-quality projects across a range of sectors, play a key role in developing new client opportunities, and contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.
The Role
As Senior Associate Project Manager, you will take full ownership of delivering project management services from initial concept through to completion and final account. Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, you will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Supporting the growth of existing accounts and identifying new work opportunities
- Defining detailed client briefs and clarifying consultant and specialist responsibilities
- Establishing clear communication and reporting structures with clients and design teams
- Coordinating feasibility studies, site investigations and surveys
- Advising on and managing the appointment of consultants and specialists
- Leading statutory approvals processes, including planning and other required consents
- Developing and managing master programmes across pre- and post-contract stages
- Overseeing project finances, including cash flow forecasting, expenditure monitoring and payment recommendations
- Leading design team coordination, including risk and value management
- Managing tender processes, contractor selection and appointment
- Undertaking site visits to monitor progress, quality and compliance
- Administering building contracts (JCT / NEC), including issuing instructions and certificates
- Chairing progress and coordination meetings
- Reporting regularly to clients on programme, cost, risk and quality
- Supporting wider business activities such as financial forecasting, recruitment, business development and team leadership
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Significant experience within consultancy-led design and construction project management
- A proven track record of delivering multiple projects concurrently
- Strong client relationship management and business development capability
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project (or equivalent planning software)
- Experience across multiple sectors (desirable)
- A relevant degree (BSc/MSc) in engineering, construction or project management
- Progression towards or achievement of professional accreditation
Ideally, you will hold or be working towards one of the following:
- MRICS
- MCIOB
- APM
Personal Attributes
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrable experience in risk management and detailed design coordination
- Strong understanding of procurement routes and contract strategies
- Commercially aware with an interest in contributing to business growth and attending industry events
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a strong reputation in the built environment sector, offering genuine progression and the chance to play a key role in shaping project delivery and client relationships.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and my client, please get in touch with Andreea Hudson at Aldwych Consulting.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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