Associate Director Construction Consultancy

A leading construction consultancy in London is looking for an Associate Director to join their established commercial project management team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director with strong commercial sector experience to lead major projects, develop key client relationships, and play an active role in growing a successful and high-performing team.

The Associate Director will take ownership of high-value commercial projects while working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and senior leadership. This Associate Director role would suit a commercially minded Associate Director who enjoys leading teams, mentoring Project Managers, winning new work, and maintaining long-term client relationships. The successful Associate Director will combine exceptional project delivery skills with strong business development and leadership experience, helping to drive the continued success of the commercial team.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Associate Director's role

The Associate Director will lead the delivery of commercial construction projects across London, managing schemes from inception through to completion.

The Associate Director will oversee project programmes, procurement strategies, consultant coordination, contract administration, commercial reporting, stakeholder management, and overall project performance. They will act as the senior point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

The Associate Director will also be responsible for supporting business development activities, identifying new opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the strategic growth of the commercial project management team.

The Associate Director

The successful Associate Director will have:

Prior experience working within a construction consultancy environment
Significant commercial project management experience
Experience delivering office, fit out, refurbishment, mixed-use, landlord, or occupier projects
A proven track record of leading complex projects from inception through to completion
Strong business development and client relationship management experience
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing project management teams
A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a similar construction-related discipline
MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or another relevant professional qualification
Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial project delivery
Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
A commercially focused and proactive approach

In Return?

£80,000 - £90,000
Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Pension contribution
Professional membership fees paid
Hybrid working
Clear route to Director level
High-profile commercial projects across London
Leadership and business development opportunities
Ongoing professional development within a market-leading consultancy

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