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Associate Partner (Project Management) – Client-Side / Consultancy Experience - Manchester
Manchester
Full-time
Permanent employee
About Ward Williams:
Who are we looking for:
We’re seeking a talented, dynamic Associate Partner (Project Manager) to join our growing team in Manchester. If you’re ready for career progression, greater visibility, and the chance to make a real impact, this is an opportunity to thrive in a business that both challenges and supports you.
Impact – You want to be part of something that matters and care about creating positive change for clients, communities, and the environment.
Imagination – You’re curious and open-minded, always looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things to benefit our projects and the people we work with.
Authenticity – You’re honest, genuine, and collaborative, and you value a culture where people are true to themselves and their purpose.
We’re looking for someone with solid experience in a construction consultancy environment, confidence in client delivery, and the ambition to grow their career. You’ll be working at the forefront of high-profile projects across a range of sectors, including:
Impact – You want to be part of something that matters and care about creating positive change for clients, communities, and the environment.
Imagination – You’re curious and open-minded, always looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things to benefit our projects and the people we work with.
Authenticity – You’re honest, genuine, and collaborative, and you value a culture where people are true to themselves and their purpose.
We’re looking for someone with solid experience in a construction consultancy environment, confidence in client delivery, and the ambition to grow their career. You’ll be working at the forefront of high-profile projects across a range of sectors, including:
- Commercial
- Residential
- Education
- Health
- Heritage
- Public and private sector schemes
What is it like to work in this office?
Working in Manchester offers the opportunity to be involved in a broad spectrum of work while enjoying the flexibility and forward-thinking culture of a progressive company. Our office is based in the iconic Royal Mills in Ancoats, surrounded by coffee shops, amenities, and cultural attractions, and close to main transport links, making it a vibrant and convenient location for both work and socialising. On-site parking is provided, adding an extra level of convenience, and the office location makes it easy to collaborate with clients and consultants across the city. The team thrives on camaraderie and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality projects, ensuring a dynamic and enjoyable working environment.
The Manchester team works on a wide and varied range of projects, including residential, heritage, leisure, and healthcare developments. You’ll be joining a small team of Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors, bringing together a great mix of experience and expertise across multiple sectors. The team is collaborative and supportive, with a strong culture of knowledge sharing, mentoring, and celebrating achievements — both professional and personal. This approach ensures that team members at all levels can develop their skills, progress their careers, and make a meaningful contribution to the success of the office.
The Manchester team works on a wide and varied range of projects, including residential, heritage, leisure, and healthcare developments. You’ll be joining a small team of Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors, bringing together a great mix of experience and expertise across multiple sectors. The team is collaborative and supportive, with a strong culture of knowledge sharing, mentoring, and celebrating achievements — both professional and personal. This approach ensures that team members at all levels can develop their skills, progress their careers, and make a meaningful contribution to the success of the office.
Your profile:
Key Attributes:
To lead, develop, and deliver the Project Management service, supporting the Office Partner and contributing to the strategic growth of the office. The role will provide high-quality client-facing project management consultancy services across pre- and post-contract stages, while mentoring junior team members and driving business development within the local market.
To lead, develop, and deliver the Project Management service, supporting the Office Partner and contributing to the strategic growth of the office. The role will provide high-quality client-facing project management consultancy services across pre- and post-contract stages, while mentoring junior team members and driving business development within the local market.
- Lead and manage the Project Management service, supporting the Office Partner
- Provide technical project management consultancy across pre- and post-contract stages
- Manage multiple stakeholders and contract administration (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)
- Deliver programmes and projects across various sectors, ensuring time, budget, quality, and compliance
- Support office growth through business development and local market knowledge
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, and resolve issues proactively
- Manage project budgets, cost control, and value engineering to maximise best value
- Use project scheduling tools (Asta Power Project / MS Project advantageous)
- MRICS/APM required, with a minimum of 2 years’ construction project management experience
What we offer employees:
- Hybrid working with flexible hours in the office to foster collaboration.
- Competitive salary that rewards your skills and experience.
- Tailored training and development to help you reach your goals.
- Generous 38 days of annual leave, including public holidays.
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave for growing families.
- Employer pension contributions of 6% to secure your future.
- Life Cover worth three times your salary for peace of mind.
- Access to Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP and wellness support.
- Comprehensive in-house wellbeing services.
- Opportunities for charitable fundraising and dedicated volunteering days.
- Active participation in professional and industry organisations.
- Regular sports and social events to build connections.
Be part of a culture that values you, not just for what you do, but who you are.
Ward Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Interested?
⭐ Simply hit apply and send over your CV!
⭐ Sounds like a place you’d like to work, but not the right role? Check out our website here: wardwilliams.uk/join-us/
Process transparency:
1: We will review your CV
2: If your CV looks like the right fit, you’ll be invited for a video call!
3: A video call will see if we are the right fit for each other, and to chat about your experience
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Vanessa Channings, Senior People Manager - VanessaChannings@wardwilliams.uk
Be part of a culture that values you, not just for what you do, but who you are. Ward Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion