Associate Partner - Project Manager in Manchester

️ Associate Partner – Project Manager\\n\\nLocation: Manchester\\nSector: Building Consultancy\\nSalary: Circa £75,000 – £85,000 + Package\\n\\nThe Opportunity\\n\\nA senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to step into an Associate Partner–level role within a growing building consultancy in Manchester. This position offers real influence over project delivery, client relationships and regional growth, making it ideal for someone looking to combine hands-on project leadership with strategic responsibility.\\n\\nYou’ll play a key role in shaping the Manchester office, supporting business development activity and mentoring project management professionals, while continuing to lead high-quality client-side commissions.\\n\\nRole Overview\\n\\nYou will be responsible for:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Leading client-side project management services across complex schemes.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Acting as a senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Overseeing programme, risk and governance on major projects.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Supporting and mentoring Project Managers and Assistant PMs.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Contributing to regional growth, repeat business and client development.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Supporting fee proposals, resourcing and project planning.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Working closely with senior leadership to shape office strategy.\\n\\nAbout You\\n\\n * \\n\\n Strong experience in project management within a consultancy environment.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Proven ability to lead projects and manage senior client relationships.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Commercially aware with experience supporting business growth.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Confident communicator with strong leadership and mentoring skills.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Comfortable balancing project delivery with strategic responsibilities.\\n\\n * \\n\\n Ambitious and motivated to operate at Associate Partner level.\\n\\nCompany Profile\\n\\nYou’ll be joining a modern, people-focused consultancy with a strong national presence and a reputation for quality, integrity and long-term client relationships. The business supports flexible working, professional development and genuine progression into senior leadership.\\n\\nWhat’s in it for you?\\n\\n * \\n\\n 💰 Circa £75,000 – £85,000 + package\\n\\n * \\n\\n 📈 Associate Partner–level responsibility and influence\\n\\n * \\n\\n 🏡 Flexible & hybrid working\\n\\n * \\n\\n 🎓 Leadership and professional development support\\n\\n * \\n\\n 🌴 Enhanced holiday & wellbeing benefits\\n\\n * \\n\\n 🤝 Collaborative senior leadership team\\n\\nAbout Walker & Sloan\\n\\nWalker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment.