Associate Director - Central London (Clerkenwell)

The Client: An independent, employee-owned business of project managers have new requirements to join their highly respected and talented teams across the business.

This consultancy was one of the first practitioners of project management when they set up nearly 50 years ago, growing to become an internationally recognised specialist in the industry. Their independence means they can act solely in the best interest of their clients, unbiased by any other discipline.

For decades, a standout culture has fuelled this consultancy’s consistent success. They are looking for intelligent, humble talent with a true passion for the industry. My client has made their mandate clear: they hire people who care about people— team players who genuinely look out for one another.

The Role: As Associate Director, you will be responsible for the delivery and strategic management of commissions of significant size and complexity through all phases of design, preconstruction, construction and project completion, predominantly within the Commercial Development sector with minimal supervision and oversight from a Project Director or Director.

The ideal candidate will have extensive delivery experience and access to a network in supporting future BD.

The latest requirements are due to continued expansion and further projects recently won.

Job Location: Central London (Clerkenwell)

Head Count: 75+

Project Sectors: Corporate Occupier & Commercial Offices

Requirements for the Associate Director:

• Approximately 8+ years’ delivering project commissions (construction values in excess of £25M) through the full project life cycle in the Commercial Development sector

• Extensive experience performing the role of the Contract Administrator/Employers Agent under the relevant building contracts

• Prior experience working in a client focused, consultancy-based environment or directly for commercial developer

• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters such as procurement and managing financial elements of a project

• Advanced communicator and presenter at senior/executive client level, able to understand clients' specific needs, tailoring advice and communications as required

• Confident managing the day-to-day delivery and strategic direction of commissions, delegating tasks whilst meeting deadlines, ensuring work and projects are running in line with expectations

• Confident leading and managing others with a desire to focus on mentoring and developing junior talent

• Adept at problem-solving and a drive to overcome obstacles to obtain positive results for clients, exceeding expectations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word etc.

Desirable Skills / Experience for the Associate Director:

• Additional experience delivering project commissions in any of the following sectors:

  • Residential

  • Mixed Use

  • Hotels

  • Life Sciences

  • Higher Education

• Prior experience of business development i.e., identifying both new opportunities, preparation of bids, submissions and preparing fee proposals

• BA/BSc/MA/MEng degree in construction related field

• Professional accreditation with industry related professional body (RICS, CIOB, APM etc.)

• Proficiency in the use of ASTA Powerproject

The benefits included in this role are:

• Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)

• £2,000 travel allowance

• Membership of discretionary profit share and bonus scheme

• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 28 after five years) plus bank holidays

• Extensive flexible/remote working available

• Generous pension scheme (9.5% employer contribution)

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Private medical insurance (family cover)

• £500 personal development budget

• Life assurance

• Income protection

• £200 lifestyle allowance  

• Laptop / phone

Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Guy Dugdale – guy@prosper-consulting.org.uk