Associate Project Manager - Property

Associate Project Manager - Property Manchester

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We are seeking an ambitious Associate Project Manager to join our thriving North West Project Management team. If you excel in delivering service excellence, have a client‑centric approach, and embrace new challenges, we invite you to help shape the future of our business. You will play a key role in major Residential, Commercial, and Sports & Leisure projects, working across these sectors and gaining breadth of experience with industry leading clients in the region.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of high‑value, complex programmes and contribute to our continued growth and innovation.

Working within an established successful team, your work will extend from early project concept stages to managing design through pre‑contract phases, advising on procurement, and managing delivery through to a successful completion on site.

Ideally you will be an RICS or similarly qualified professional and highly experienced in undertaking the Employer’s Agent role under the JCT suite of contracts. The role is for flexible working, with two days per week from the Manchester office to allow for collaboration with our team.

• Lead Project Management and Employer’s Agent assignments from inception to completion, ensuring projects (£10m–£100m+) are delivered to the highest standards.
• Serve as main client contact, fostering trusted relationships and identifying opportunities to enhance client value.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Technical Excellence
• Lead the implementation of projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams and working to mid-long term timescales, to ensure delivery standards meet client expectations.
• Translate project objectives into briefs, execution plans and programmes. Set the project delivery approach in consultation with key stakeholders. Establish and implement appropriate governance and control mechanisms to assure delivery.
• Track and manage project budgets to deliver the required scope of work within the set parameters.
• Procure multi-disciplinary design and consultant teams, and manage through pre-contract design phases.
• Provide technical advice on procurement and contracting strategies. Management procurement activities in collaboration with project Cost Consultants.
• Present any project risks or issues to senior client stakeholders, along with strategies for management and mitigation, to ensure that the project is not adversely impacted.
• Liaise and collaborate with clients and stakeholders in order to ensure all parties are informed on project progress. Use own knowledge of industry best standards to provide strategic advice on how to keep progress to programme.
• Deliver diligent and technical sound administration of construction contracts. Provide pro‑active advice to clients on interpretation of the contract and risk of claims.
• Support and manage internal teams and resources, coaching colleagues to drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver the role of Line Manager for a small number of direct reports.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements, project scope, and best practice standards.
• Analyse complex data to inform decision‑making, using industry‑leading digital tools and methodologies.
• Champion innovation and service enhancement, adopting new technologies and promoting sustainable solutions.
• Act as a technical expert in project management, providing guidance across multiple sectors.
• Demonstrate a positive mindset and willingness to be a focal point of the team.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing.

• Chartered professional (MRICS or similarly…