At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project management and ensure high performance across a £300m+ education programme.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful educational projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression to Director level, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Engage with key stakeholders and influence a significant regional portfolio.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while advancing your career in project management.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are seeking an Associate Director to act as a technical advisor across the regional portfolio, ensuring alignment with national delivery standards and driving consistently high performance.
Responsibilities Act as a technical advisor across the regional portfolio, ensuring alignment with national delivery standards and driving consistently high performance.
Play a key part in delivering a nationally important education programme while operating at an Associate Director level with influence across a regional landscape.
Work within a rapidly expanding £300m+ portfolio and collaborate with a high‑performing national framework team.
Provide a clear progression pathway toward Director‑level leadership.
Report to the Head of Project Management – North West, and work closely with the Df E Client Director to operate as a critical link between regional delivery and the national framework team.
Engage regularly with the Df E Head of Operations and Project Directors in a highly client‑facing role, influencing a £250–£300m portfolio.
Act as the regional technical advisor lead across all NW Df E projects, ensuring alignment with framework and national delivery standards.
Provide assurance across the project lifecycle, including governance, risk, and delivery strategies.
Lead gateway reviews and portfolio‑level performance improvements.
Direct and influence project teams (without line management) to ensure consistent, best‑in‑class delivery.
Ensure seamless integration with the national delivery team.
Apply in‑depth knowledge of the Df E Technical Advisory Services 2025 framework.
Drive consistency in process, reporting, and delivery approach across all projects.
Provide oversight of project finances across the portfolio.
Ensure robust management of fees, scope, and variations.
Support delivery of 90% utilisation targets and commercial performance.
Maintain accurate monthly reporting aligned to the business operating cycle.
Contribute to the national P
