Associate - Project Management (Infrastructure- Aviation)

Our Major Projects & Infrastructure team deliver diverse and high-impact projects across a number of sectors in Project, Programme and Portfolio Management. With a strong focus on training and development, we offer an ideal environment for career growth. We are seeking an Associate to lead business growth and maintain our world-class service standards. This role offers the opportunity to guide high-profile commissions and teams, alongside top-tier clients, consultants, and contractors, while working closely with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading successful project delivery teams, including resource planning, task delegation, and ensuring operational excellence. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of successful project delivery and the ability to leverage their network to generate and win new opportunities for the business. The individuals should have demonstrable leadership skills, with the capability of managing a team of professionals to achieve positive client outcomes. This role suits an ambitious professional eager to grow into senior leadership, thrive in client-facing environments, and contribute to our industry-leading reputation.

The Associate will lead projects across the aviation space, taking responsibility for managing the project through the entire (or part thereof) Project Lifecycle, as well as supporting the G&T Partner in commission management, including fee forecasting and resource management. The Associate is responsible for leading the delivery of the project to time, to budget and to specification, ensuring the project achieves all project goals and objectives in accordance with the employer’s requirements and the corporate strategic intent for the project/programme/portfolio.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Work closely with the Senior Associate or Partner to deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.
• Leading a team of professionals on the project in the design, procurement, construction, delivery and handover to deliver successful outcomes.
• Deliver projects to defined cost, schedule and quality requirements leading successful handover.
• Lead lessons learned activities and ensure outcomes are embedded into future project delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, stakeholders and other professional services.
• Foster a close relationship with the client's team and other professional team members.
• Maximising on opportunities to enhance service delivery through service performance and relationships.
• Work closely with Cost Managers to understand costs and maximise the best commercial outcomes for our clients.
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members and monitor performance.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare and present project reports and documentation.
• Work with the Client team to define the Employers Requirements and fully understand the scope to ensure outcomes are in line with Client expectations.
• Administer contracts, including JCT & NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and managing any changes or disputes.
• General contract administration skills, such as preparing and reviewing contract documents, managing contract performance, and ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Understand the critical success factors for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and be able to manage your role as part of these stages.
• Continually develop your understanding of current industry challenges and opportunities such as modern methods of construction, environmental, social and governance agenda, and pre-manufacture value.
• Develop your powerful communication skills to be confident and clear in your communication both internally and externally, both written and verbal.
• Utilise and help improve best practice tools and processes including the use of technology to support service delivery.
• Promote the continued professional development of junior staff through guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate with colleagues and network contacts to develop new project leads.
• Assist with the production of fee proposals / bids.

About You

• Strong experience in leading high value infrastructure projects (£10m+) in a live operational environment, with a strong preference for experience within the aviation sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional Accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM or equivalent) is preferred.
• Analytical with problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically.
• Experience with working on multiple projects with different clients and consultant teams and can demonstrate project leadership skills in relation to specific project tasks.
• Proficiency in using industry contracts such as the JCT & NEC suite of contracts, and experience in contract administration and negotiations.
• Understand the importance of client and other project relationships fostering close relationships with clients, resolving issues, and exceeding client expectations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Highly motivated and positive attitude with a willingness to get involved, authentic in the workplace.
• Team-focused and collaborative, with experience in successfully leading teams and developing talent.
• Business development minded, ambitious and looking to progress and develop your wider professional network.