Real Estate Associate/Associate Director Project Manager - Employers Agent

Our client is one of the leading independent property and construction consultancies. They have contributed to the success of some of the world's most exciting and recognisable projects, many of which have been delivered from their global headquarters in London. They take training and development seriously, embodying their core value of progression, and they champion the next generation to achieve their full potential. They focus on minimising risk and creating opportunities to maximise the value of their clients’ developments and property assets. They deliver Project Leadership, Commercial Success, Construction Excellence, and Specialist Consultancy working across all sectors of the built environment. Their people are some of the most respected and highly trained in the industry. They ensure that they remain leaders in their field by investing in learning and development for everyone across the firm. They are one of the most ethical firms in the built environment, supporting charitable causes through their social impact programme.

Role Description:

• A client-facing leadership role that requires deep expertise in managing design and build (D&B) projects, ideally within the life sciences or similarly complex sectors.
• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client, design teams, and contractors, ensuring consistent communication and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Oversee design and build contracts, with specific emphasis on JCT Design and Build (D&B) contracts.
• Serve as Employer’s Agent where required, handling contract administration, procurement, change management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support bid and pre-construction activities, including input into programme, logistics, and risk assessments.
• Drive governance, compliance, and performance reporting in line with project and client objectives.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Be based in Bracknell, with a minimum of 4 days per week on site expected to ensure strong leadership presence and effective site coordination.

Requirements:

• Must have UK consultancy experience.
• Proven experience managing design and build (D&B) projects from inception to completion, with a strong track record in life sciences projects.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience with JCT Design & Build contracts.
• Demonstrated capability in acting as Employer’s Agent, including contract administration, change control, and stakeholder management.
• Previous involvement in contract management and procurement processes on complex construction projects.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Adept at managing project risk, governance, and reporting structures.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision while collaborating closely with internal and external teams.
• Ideally chartered (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent) or working towards professional accreditation.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to be based on site in Bracknell at least 4 days per week.

To Apply:

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