Associate Partner Project Management Manchester

• Company: Stafford Lawrence Ltd
• Salary: £70-85K Negotiable DOE plus benefits
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - North West
• Town/City: Manchester
• Posted: 23/01/2026
• Listed in: Project Managers
• Reference: AP/M/26
  
  

Job Description

Associate Director Project Management

Associate Director /Partner – Project Management | Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy

Location: Central Manchester (M1/M2) Salary: £80,000 ++ (Negotiable Base + Executive Bonus + Benefits) Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reference: ADPM/MANC/26

Opportunity Overview: Associate Director, Manchester

Are you a seasoned Project Management professional ready to take a defining seat within a premier multidisciplinary consultancy? Stafford Lawrence is partnering with a prestigious firm in the heart of Manchester to appoint an Associate Director of Project Management.

This is a high-impact leadership appointment. You will be tasked with spearheading the delivery of major capital projects across the Education, Healthcare, and Mixed-Use sectors, while playing a pivotal role in the strategic growth of the North West region.

Key Requirements for the Associate Director Project Management

To be successful in this executive-level appointment, candidates must demonstrate:

Status: Chartered status is essential (MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM).

Experience: Significant post-qualification

experience within a professional Construction Consultancy, with a track record of leading multi-million-pound schemes.

Technical Mastery: Expert knowledge of both JCT and NEC contract suites, acting as the final point of authority on contract administration.

Commercial Leadership: Proven ability to manage divisional P&L, resource planning, and fee forecasting.

Network: An established professional network within the Manchester and North West construction market is highly desirable.

The Role: Strategic Leadership & Regional Impact

As Associate Director, you will sit at the intersection of technical excellence and business development. Your duties will include:

Divisional Leadership: Taking ownership of the Project Management lifecycle for high-value North West frameworks and private sector accounts.

Client Account Management: Acting as the primary strategic interface for prestigious clients in Mixed Use, Residential, Education and Healthcare sectors.

Business Development: Identifying and securing new instructions, leading bid submissions, and cross-selling the firm’s QS and BS services.

Mentorship: Managing a team of Project Managers and guiding APC candidates through to Chartership.

The Manchester Executive Package

Our Client Recognizes The Value Of Senior Leadership. The “£80k ++” Package Is Designed To Be One Of The Most Competitive In The North West

Salary: £80,000 ++ (Base is negoti

able based on your specific track record and regional following).

Bonus: Highly competitive, performance-related executive bonus scheme.

Annual Leave: 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

Health & Security: Private Medical Insurance, 3x Life Cover, and 6% Employer Pension.

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