2,677 Associate Project Management jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you a driven and passionate Associate Director (Project Management) with a background in Building Surveying? Are you looking for a chance to grow in a lively and fast-growing consultancy? 

The Client: An impressive boutique construction consultancy located in modern offices in a vibrant part of London Bridge, is searching for a talented individual to join their expanding team. 

Founded by three ambitious Directors from a large corporate firm, our client has quickly made a mark in the industry. In just two years, they achieved a turnover of £2.6M and grew to a team of 10, with plans to double their headcount to 20 within the next two years. 

The Role: As Associate Director, you will play a key role in delivering projects to the highest standards, managing/mentoring junior team members and supporting business development efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Building Surveying background and a successful transition into a focused Project Management role. Your drive and passion for your work will be important for your success. 

They focus on project management and building surveying services across various sectors, including: 

- Prime Residential & Build to Rent (£M - 0M) 

- Logistics & Industrial (£ K - .5M) 

- Commercial Offices 

- Hotels 

They work on projects across the UK (predominately in the South). However, you would be focussing on schemes in London, Sheffield, Derby, and Wolverhampton.

Why join them? 

This is a great opportunity to work with some of the best clients in the industry and enjoy repeat business thanks to their excellent reputation. You'll be part of an ambitious group that values fun and the journey of building something special. 

Office Location: Central London (London Bridge)

Head Count: 10

Project Sectors: Prime Residential, Build to Rent, Industrial, Logistics, Commercial Offices & Hotels

Requirements for the Associate Director:

• 6+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy
li>Building Surveying background/degree
• Chartered (MRICS)
• JCT Contract Administration
• Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)

What can they offer you?

• Highly competitive basic salary (Negotiable DOE)
• Significant earning potential: Earn 15% when you generate fees three times your salary 
li>Discretionary bonus (6K)
• Car allowance (£5K) Annual company ski trip plus an additional UK trip away
• Company credit card
• Flexible/remote working
• 25 days annual leave not including public holidays & extended Christmas shut down
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (Vitality)
• Life insurance
• Monthly socials
• Fully funded training and development where appropriate
• Laptop / phone

Job Description

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

As an Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role in the region. Bring your collaborative, motivated, detail-oriented approach to our wide variety of complex projects across the region. Your technical competence, lateral thinking, first-class communication skills, and robust commercial awareness will be crucial in delivering better for our clients and communities, and will enable you to thrive in our vibrant, supportive team.

Your purpose:

• Lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle, applying best practice methodologies in sectors such as defence, energy, rail, highways and utilities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders, consistently reflecting AtkinsRéalis' values and professional standards.
• Act as the primary client interface, serving as account lead and trusted advisor, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business across multiple sectors.
• Take full commercial responsibility for projects under your control, including financial performance, governance, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with AtkinsRéalis' delivery standards, policies, and digital toolkits, adapting approaches to suit sector-specific regulatory and operational frameworks.
• Provide line management and exceptional leadership to team members, supporting workload planning, technical development, and career progression.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with regional and national sector leads to identify and secure new business opportunities aligned with our strategic growth objectives in key markets.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality fee proposals and bid submissions, demonstrating commercial acumen and client insight.
• Deliver large-scale, high-value projects with minimal oversight, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal, technical, and regulatory frameworks across the UK infrastructure landscape, including MOD, DfT, and Ofgem/Ofwat standards where applicable.
• Champion quality assurance and environmental management in line with corporate policies and sector-specific compliance requirements.
• Take personal responsibility for health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace, and promote a positive safety culture across your teams. Leading and championing safety in all work environments.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership and uphold the organisation's values in all interactions.

What you can bring:

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in a construction, engineering, or infrastructure-related discipline.
• Chartered status with a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, APM, ICE).
• Proven leadership in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in a client-facing role across one or more of the following sectors: defence, energy, rail, highways or utilities.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining client relationships, with demonstrable success in account growth and repeat business.
• Experience leading teams and managing resources across multiple projects, with a focus on performance, quality, and outcomes.
• Deep understanding of UK standard forms of contract (NEC, JCT) and procurement strategies, with the ability to advise clients on risk and delivery models.
• Extensive experience as the named NEC Project Manager with overall responsibility for contract administration.
• NEC accreditation preferrable.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing project finances, reporting, and governance.
• Skilled in contract review and negotiation, with a sound understanding of legal obligations and remedies.
• Thorough knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation relevant to the infrastructure sectors.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider leadership team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and mentoring others.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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**What if you could shape a career as unique as you?**
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
**A little more about your role.**
This is your opportunity to manage the delivery of large-scale projects in our Planning, Property and Advisory (PPA) discipline. Our clients are leading names in the aviation, highway, rail, energy & water industries, who rely on WSP to provide them with expert Planning and Consents advice to ensure their large-scale infrastructure projects get off to the best possible start.
WSP has recently been appointed to several large-scale projects and needs a strong Project Manager to join us. Working within our Project Management Office (PMO), based in our London or Birmingham offices, but with frequent visits to our client's office, you will manage projects for our Land Services team, which is based in offices around the UK and in India.
You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the project and ensuring the objectives are clearly defined, appropriately resourced and successfully delivered within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You will follow our Business Management System in terms of project and commercial governance and will work with external and internal stakeholders to ensure that project success criteria are managed and realised. You will work with the Project Director and Technical Leads to support the client through complex processes, anticipating their needs, managing their and our risks and ensuring that everyone's expectations are aligned. You will have an assistant project manager and a project coordinator at your disposal and be responsible for ensuring their tasks and objectives are clearly defined and are being met within the workload.
You, along with the Project Director will be responsible for the Safety, Health and Well-being of everyone working on the project. You will enable a diverse environment and culture where everyone feels included and follow WSP's guiding principles at all times.
**Core Functions**
+ Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of the project team.
+ Management of the project scope and change control process.
+ Management and review of project programme timelines including monitoring of critical path, resource pinch points, delivery of milestones, reporting internally and to the client.
+ Primary interface with client team to provide regular updates and manage expectations.
+ Management of project budget, financial performance and associated reporting
+ Forecasting, cost to complete and earned value management reporting to client (using client specified method and processes where specified).
+ Management of project risks and opportunities in line with client and business expectations.
+ Management of project resources and costs to ensure alignment between forecasts and actuals.
+ Implement scheduling controls to ensure the project is appropriately resourced to meet the demands of the programme.
+ Overall management of project controls using both WSP and client systems
+ Ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with technical delivery teams.
+ Provide leadership on opportunities and bids as required by the business.
+ Identification of process improvements that would have positive effects on delivery.
+ Management of contracts and supplier / subcontractors.
+ Manage a delivery team of technical specialists.
+ Provide leadership and guidance to others within the PMO.
+ Undertake contract management tasks by raising Early Warnings, monitoring client instructions and general communications via a management platform such as CEMAR.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
We are looking for an energetic individual who can demonstrate extensive experience in being a client-facing Project Manager on high value projects. You will need a degree, appropriate PM qualifications and experience of NEC contracts. If you are not a member of a Professional Institution, you will need to demonstrate an ability and willingness to become one. Ideally, you will have some knowledge and experience of UK planning processes or demonstrate your ability to learn quickly.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the
best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
**#L1-JC2**
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**What if you could shape a career as unique as you?**
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
**A little more about your role.**
This is your opportunity to manage the delivery of large-scale projects in our Planning, Property and Advisory (PPA) discipline. Our clients are leading names in the aviation, highway, rail, energy & water industries, who rely on WSP to provide them with expert Planning and Consents advice to ensure their large-scale infrastructure projects get off to the best possible start.
WSP has recently been appointed to several large-scale projects and needs a strong Project Manager to join us. Working within our Project Management Office (PMO), based in our London or Birmingham offices, but with frequent visits to our client's office, you will manage projects for our Land Services team, which is based in offices around the UK and in India.
You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the project and ensuring the objectives are clearly defined, appropriately resourced and successfully delivered within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. You will follow our Business Management System in terms of project and commercial governance and will work with external and internal stakeholders to ensure that project success criteria are managed and realised. You will work with the Project Director and Technical Leads to support the client through complex processes, anticipating their needs, managing their and our risks and ensuring that everyone's expectations are aligned. You will have an assistant project manager and a project coordinator at your disposal and be responsible for ensuring their tasks and objectives are clearly defined and are being met within the workload.
You, along with the Project Director will be responsible for the Safety, Health and Well-being of everyone working on the project. You will enable a diverse environment and culture where everyone feels included and follow WSP's guiding principles at all times.
**Core Functions**
+ Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of the project team.
+ Management of the project scope and change control process.
+ Management and review of project programme timelines including monitoring of critical path, resource pinch points, delivery of milestones, reporting internally and to the client.
+ Primary interface with client team to provide regular updates and manage expectations.
+ Management of project budget, financial performance and associated reporting
+ Forecasting, cost to complete and earned value management reporting to client (using client specified method and processes where specified).
+ Management of project risks and opportunities in line with client and business expectations.
+ Management of project resources and costs to ensure alignment between forecasts and actuals.
+ Implement scheduling controls to ensure the project is appropriately resourced to meet the demands of the programme.
+ Overall management of project controls using both WSP and client systems
+ Ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with technical delivery teams.
+ Provide leadership on opportunities and bids as required by the business.
+ Identification of process improvements that would have positive effects on delivery.
+ Management of contracts and supplier / subcontractors.
+ Manage a delivery team of technical specialists.
+ Provide leadership and guidance to others within the PMO.
+ Undertake contract management tasks by raising Early Warnings, monitoring client instructions and general communications via a management platform such as CEMAR.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
We are looking for an energetic individual who can demonstrate extensive experience in being a client-facing Project Manager on high value projects. You will need a degree, appropriate PM qualifications and experience of NEC contracts. If you are not a member of a Professional Institution, you will need to demonstrate an ability and willingness to become one. Ideally, you will have some knowledge and experience of UK planning processes or demonstrate your ability to learn quickly.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the
best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
**#L1-JC2**
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

**Utilities Project Execution Manager**
The Utilities Project Execution Manger will be responsible for driving the day-to-day activities of a group of Projects Managers dispersed globally and supporting multiple instrument-based monitoring solutions used in the electrical Transmission and Distribution sector. The key objective is to provide the timely delivery of projects meeting all delivery dates and milestones to a successful project closure.
The role requires interaction and support of other functional groups including sales, quotations, operations, purchasing and field services. There is considerable interface with our customers to ensure we meet all technical specifications of that requested by the customer and timely delivery of all hardware and supporting documentation. We have customers in over 60 countries and team members on several continents to ensure responsiveness and support within the time zone.
You will lead a team of highly dedicated Projects Team and will be responsible on driving customer success including growth and retention of our business at targeted accounts. This team is considered the talent pool for this organization and has high visibility for professional growth.
**Here's where you'll demonstrate your proficiencies:**
+ Managing the day-to-day operations of the project management team, including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring progress.
+ Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
+ Developing and implementing strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the project management process.
+ Managing relationships with clients, stakeholders, and other project team members to ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
+ Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to project management.
+ Developing and maintaining a database of projects and related documentation.
+ Providing guidance and support to project managers to ensure that they have the skills and resources necessary to perform their jobs effectively.
+ Reviewing and approving project plans, budgets, and schedules.
+ Monitoring and controlling project risks, issues, and changes.
+ Developing and maintaining performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the project management team.
+ Providing training and professional development opportunities to project managers.
+ Collaborating with other departments within the organization to ensure that projects are aligned with overall business objectives.
+ Keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices related to project management.
+ Performing other duties as assigned by senior management.
+ This role is office based within the Belfast facility.
**Skills & Experience**
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
+ BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field is required. MS degree is preferred.
+ Minimum of 5 years' experience of leading and managing a group of project managers, ideally with expertise in technical customer service/ commercial operations role. Knowledge and experience working or serving the utility Transmission, Distribution or Power Generation industries is an advantage.
+ Excellent organizational and leadership skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
+ Good understanding of IT and communication protocols, comfortable around instrumentation and using basic programming tools where necessary.
+ Proven track record on how to influence, engage and motivate colleagues and customers to seek out the right solutions
+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders are also essential.
+ Problem solving and advanced troubleshooting skills in technical and process related issues
+ Experience with CRM case management e.g. Salesforce.com and Oracle is preferred.
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**Ralliant Corporation Overview**
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at
**About Qualitrol**
QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers' needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: Description

We have exciting opportunities for Associate Directors to join our expanding team. Following significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, we are looking for high calibre leaders to support our clients deliver a wide range of high-profile projects across Infrastructure, to be a leader in the industry and help mentor and develop the future generation of Project Managers. We want you to join us and to transform together.

As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering a diverse range of highly complex projects and programmes. You would be based in our London office and likely spend your time with colleagues and client teams based across the South-East region. Dependant on client requirements, the majority of our roles support a hybrid working pattern. In return there is ample opportunity to thrive, own your career and reach your potential, from within an inclusive, engaging, and supportive culture. The only boundary is your imagination.

Associate Directors at Turner & Townsend:

Associate Directors at Turner & Townsend work on business initiatives and a broad range of projects and programmes across the Utilities sector, including clean and waste water treatment facilities, mains installation and replacement, environmental improvement, asset management, developer services, Major Projects, Strategic Resource Options and many more. We are looking for individuals with the following skills, experience, and behavioural attributes:

• Significant experience managing multiple disciplines / teams / advisors / clients on infrastructure projects/programmes across the lifecycle, ideally across sectors and clients. Proven and demonstrable success, and able to challenge / set strategy.

• Excellent leadership skills, capable of setting high standards and managing performance against these, utilising people and resources efficiently to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations. Able to succeed in ambiguous and challenging environments.

• Leads and is accountable for the health, safety, and wellbeing of those within your sphere of responsibility. Has a practical understanding of CDM and is able to apply this appropriately across teams.

• Ability to anticipate client challenges and determine applicable solutions, innovating as necessary, through your depth of understanding of stakeholder needs. Can do this sustainably.

• Promoter of inclusive teamwork, building and fostering trust with empathy, diving a 'one business' collaboration mindset within T&T and across clients.

• Foster client and industry partnerships, developing and growing relationships.

• Able to use your leadership skills and influence to bring our purpose and vision to life, expanding your impact as you do.

• Coach and mentor others and encourage development of people around you, and you have a thirst for learning; using this to develop best practice. You spot, harness and nurture emerging potential.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organisations and able to build long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.

• Creative, curious and growth mindset, and acts as a role model.

• Promoter of inclusive environments, acting as a role model.

Qualifications

Beneficial Experience:

• Experience of utilities/water infrastructure project and / or programme management, including end to end lifecycle experience or specialism in development or delivery stages.

• Experience of complex and multiple forms of procurement and managing NEC / other form contracts.

• High level of commercial management including complex commercial arrangements

• Experience of building and leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on infrastructure projects and programmes in differing environments, ideally multiple sectors.

• Experience of consultancy and/or client-side project management.

• Familiarity with public sector organisations, non-departmental or arm's length bodies relevant to infrastructure.

• Familiarity with sustainability and application to projects / programmes.

• Delivery within complex operational environments

• Experience of working and reporting in complex stakeholder and regulatory environments

Preferrable qualifications:

• Degree level qualification in a management, construction or infrastructure related subject, or equivalent experience.

• Chartered status with the APM, ICE, or an equivalent professional institution.

• Project management certification (e.g. APM / PRINCE2 / MSP / ChPP).

• NEC Accreditations or qualifications.

• CSCS / equivalent.

• NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualifications

• CDM awareness
• Sustainability (e.g. Carbon Literacy).
• Soft skills / leadership certification.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

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Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**The PPD FSP Solution:**
PPD's Functional Service Provider division partner with and serve as an extension of our PPD team, supporting our customers key functions. We cover customer needs on every level, allowing them to do more with less, with an uncompromising commitment to quality. We deploy the same top-tier talent in ALL engagement models. Exceptionally trained, rigorously supported and technologically empowered to help customers manage capacity and set programs up for success.
Joining within our PPD FSP functional area, allows you to join the renowned PPD CRO and still gain invaluable client dedicated experience.
_Our client, a global mid-sized biotech company, focuses on developing innovative treatments for patients with autoimmune diseases. This fast-growing, international organization has a strong scientific foundation. If you're looking for a place where your work, in partnership with others, can have real impact-and where you're encouraged challenge yourself and contribute to breakthrough solutions , the_ **_A_** **_ssociate Director, Drug Development_** _role could be a great fit._
**Discover Impactful Work:**
The Associate Director within Drug Development will oversee high-level plans and progress for asset development, from pre-clinical stages to commercial launch. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure timely availability of documents and alignment with corporate strategy. Act as primary point of contact when concerning integrated cross-functional project planning and status. They closely collaborate with stakeholders who own, contribute to, and/or manage the project and the impact of decisions and changing circumstances. This to drive timely availability of documents as planned.
**A day in the Life:**
_Project Lead responsibilities:_
+ Serves as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
+ On projects where the scope requires, ensures clear delineation in responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads (such as lead in a specific region, lead for a specific vendor(s) or subset of delivery).
+ Drives and owns the overall delivery of the cross-functional project (time, cost, quality).
+ Ensures financial stewardship at a project level by demonstrating an intimate understanding of the contract, resource alignment to budget, management of Out of Scope activity, drive the Con Mod process/negotiations and team execution to timelines.
+ Establishes, communicates and manages customer expectations to achieve optimal delivery during the project.
+ Drives Risk Identification and Issue Resolution at project level (RBQM/RESOLVE).
+ Ensures project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH- GCP, regulatory and project specific requirements
_Oversight Director responsibilities:_
+ Accountable for strategic indication or client-specific portfolio management within a Therapeutic Unit.
+ Expertly navigates the need to dive in/dive out of situations while ensuring the Project Lead remains empowered .
+ Provokes critical thinking in Project Lead related to execution of delivery, financial negotiations and prioritization.
+ Provides insight into proposal strategy in prep for bid defense.
+ Works with Therapeutic Unit Head in development of business growth strategies.
+ Maintains awareness and engages as appropriate in the Con Mod process.
+ Communicates with People Manager(s) to support the development of the employee providing expertise and perspective related to client needs, indication and therapeutic knowledge.
_People Manager responsibilities:_
+ Accountable for the career development and performance management of a group of project delivery direct reports in line with The Core People Manager Expectations at the organization.
+ Partners with project team leadership and key stakeholders (i.e OD, SLT, BPL, DevOps, functional leadership) to ensure areas of development, training needs and coaching are aligned through routine and active engagement.
+ Provides coaching, soft skill and technical skill development to grow our Project Delivery talent.
+ Provides support/direction to direct report(s) with regards to knowledge of organization systems, processes and tools within Project Delivery.
+ Liaises with Resourcing Leads, TU Leadership and other key stakeholders to advocate for direct report(s), ensuring appropriate project assignment(s) and balance between career development and business needs.
+ Fosters collaboration and connections amongst peers.
+ Cultivates high quality relationships with each direct report to create a trusting environment.
+ Participates in Initiatives to foster talent development.
**Keys to Success:**
+ Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in a health-related discipline or equivalent experience.
+ At least 10 years of drug development experience across different disease areas.
+ At least 5 years of program management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.
+ Proven ability to mediate conflict and manage change.
+ Advanced project management skills and experience with MS Project.
+ PMP certification is an advantage.
+ Fluent in English (verbal and written).
+ Experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Clinical Development is a plus.
PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
+ Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
+ Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
+ Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
+ May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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**Overview**
The Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects within STA, WuXi's API and Drug Product development and manufacturing division. Leads the orderly progression of projects from the proposal stage through project completion by interacting with the client, technical team and business development team. The incumbent will also participate in business development activities such as visiting existing or new clients and promoting STA's services in conferences/trade shows.
Please note this is a remote (work from home) position within the UK.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead all project initiation and planning efforts. Participate in the implementation and execution of a given project.
+ Establishes project objectives, timelines and deliverables. Defines project tasks and resource requirements.
+ Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget. Reports project progress to all key stakeholders.
+ Supports the technical team to investigate any project challenges by necessary risk assessment tools & techniques, then implements corrective measures.
+ Serves as liaison with client contacts, manages day-to-day communications and organizes project team meetings.
+ Represents company in project meetings, prepares meeting agenda and minutes, and follows up on action items.
+ Evaluates and assesses project results and provides recommendations for future improvements.
+ Provides support to the business development team joining customer visits, conferences or tradeshows.
+ Prepare Quotations/Proposals/Change Orders with inputs from key stakeholders for existing relationships.
**Qualifications**
**Education and Experience:**
+ Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred
+ A minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience, preferably in API process R&D and manufacturing and/or Drug Product R&D and manufacturing.
+ Prior experience in project management or managing external research collaborations, with PMP certification desired.
+ Candidate should possess strong and effective project management, problem-solving solving and interpersonal skills and have a proven track record working cross-functionally across a wide variety of technical, business, and operational areas.
+ Demonstrates good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development.
+ Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
+ Working knowledge and understanding of current regulations and industry trends for small molecule, manufacturing, and testing. Oligonucleotide and Solid State Peptide experience a plus.
+ Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred, but not required.
+ Must have working knowledge of MS Office products, especially MS Project.
**Independence/Accountability:**
+ Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and highly flexible in this home-based position with ~25% travel.
+ Must be organized and detail-oriented.
+ Problem Solving:
+ Proven experience creating and carrying out successful plans and processes to solve complex problems.
**Leadership Activities:**
+ Work closely with team members across all CMC-related business units and with the STA management team to ensure coordination of all efforts and real-time communication with all stakeholders.
**Communication Skills:**
+ Proficiency in English is required. Mandarin is a plus
+ Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills).
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