Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Final date to receive applications: 12 February 2026

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Description

Title: Associate Project Manager

Division: Project Management

Location: Birmingham

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives - we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‑owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

We are currently recruiting an Associate Project Manager for our National Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join and strengthen our Project Management offering and presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects.

• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• To oversee the successful delivery of projects (in conjunction with the Project Management Partners) with a view to securing repeat business
• To actively participate/lead in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs
• To attend client interviews as required securing new clients
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  • Management and preparation of key RIBA stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post‑handover
  • Preparation of various programmes
  • Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
  • Preparation of progress reports and presentation at monthly client meetings
  • Assistance with the preparation of contract documents
  • Management of multi‑disciplinary project teams
  • Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
  • Experience of administering building contracts

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

• Experience managing a range of projects from conception through to completion, in particular experience with:
  • NEC/JCT Contracts
  • Framework experience desirable
  • Public sector
  • Logistics
• Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines

• Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with extensive technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy, contracting or end user client
• MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body
• NEC Accredited Project Manager desirable, but course would be offered if not

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors both on projects and within the wider RLB. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

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