Senior Associate Project Director - Aviation

We are seeking a Senior Associate Project Director with expertise in aviation or large-scale infrastructure projects to join our client's team based in Blackfriars, London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and manage complex aviation projects in the UK and the Middle East, overseeing all RIBA stages from concept to completion. The role involves strategic project leadership, technical oversight, and client management, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality design solutions across multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a leadership role with significant responsibility and a supportive, flexible working environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the technical, regulatory, and strategic aspects of aviation sector projects. You will be responsible for managing project teams, liaising closely with clients and external stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. In addition to your technical expertise, you will provide strategic direction to ensure the achievement of project objectives and business goals.

• Lead and manage aviation projects through all RIBA Plan of Work stages (0-7), ensuring technical accuracy, design excellence, and successful project delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and consultants, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Act as the main point of contact for project work packages, providing strategic direction, leadership, and clear guidance.
• Manage the preparation and submission of project documentation, including planning and building control applications.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, legal standards, and client objectives, addressing any issues or challenges that arise.
• Oversee internal design reviews, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, coordinated outputs and that the project meets client expectations.
• Manage project resources and budgets, maintaining an audit trail for key decisions and effective risk management.
• Contribute to business development efforts, supporting the preparation of bids, tenders, and marketing initiatives, and establishing new client relationships.

• Extensive experience in delivering aviation or large-scale infrastructure projects, with a proven track record of managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of UK construction methods, building regulations, and industry best practices, particularly within the aviation sector.
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams and fostering effective collaboration.
• Proficiency in Revit and other relevant software is essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• ARB/RIBA/CIAT registration or equivalent professional accreditation is required.

As well as offering a salary in the £60,000 to £70,000 range, they will provide you with a benefits package that will include:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Eye care Vouchers, 10 paid sick leave days per year, Cycle to work scheme, Fresh fruit in the office.
• Financial Security: Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (within 90 days of joining), Group Life Insurance (2x salary), Childcare vouchers (for existing staff).
• Work-Life Balance: 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), 4 additional days off between Christmas and New Year, Up to 10 remote working days per year (including from another country), Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and career progression, Access to LinkedIn Learning and the iHasco learning platform, Regular CPD and Revit training sessions, ARB/RIBA/CIAT professional membership subscriptions covered, 50% support for RIBA Part III exam/registration fee, Paid study leave to support professional exams and training.
• Employee Incentives: Company profit-sharing arrangement (bonus scheme), Recruitment referral scheme.

This role offers the opportunity to lead prestigious aviation projects while enjoying a supportive and flexible working environment. If you are a strategic and experienced Senior Associate Project Director with a passion for delivering exceptional project outcomes, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and innovative setting while contributing to major infrastructure projects.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.