Associate Director Quantity Surveyor, Manchester, up to £76,000 plus bonus

Manchester, Lancashire
Turner Property Recruitment

Associate Director – Project Management

Location: Manchester

Salary: £72,000 – £76,000 (dependent on experience)

Recruiting on behalf of a leading UK consultancy

Turner Property Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a prestigious consultancy to recruit an Associate Director Project Manager to join their dynamic Manchester office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take a lead role in delivering large-scale, public sector-led strategic infrastructure projects.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will be the key point of contact for Local Authority clients, managing the full lifecycle of complex, multiagency infrastructure schemes. This is a leadership role requiring expertise in relationship management, project strategy, and delivery, with a strong focus on securing repeat business through outstanding client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management of major infrastructure projects on behalf of Local Authorities
• Act as the client-facing lead, building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams, including internal departments and external consultants
• Manage project budgets, risks, and programmes from inception to delivery
• Lead on the preparation of consultant briefs and procurement of large project teams
• Ensure successful delivery of project outcomes aligned with funding requirements

Ideal Candidate Experience

We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience and/or working knowledge in the following areas:

Core Project Management

• Strategic project planning and development
• Feasibility assessment and constraint identification
• Budgeting, cost management, and risk mitigation
• Programme and procurement management
• Drafting and delivering key project documentation (PIDs, PEPs, Business Cases using HM Treasury’s 5 Case Model)

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaising with public sector officers (Director level to project teams)
• Engagement with statutory bodies (e.g. National Highways, Network Rail, Environment Agency)
• Interaction with funders, landowners, and community groups
• Chairing key meetings and producing action-oriented documentation

Public Sector Knowledge

• Understanding of UK planning processes (including EIA/ES requirements)
• Land acquisition (including voluntary acquisition and CPO)
• Familiarity with procurement legislation, governance, finance, and legal frameworks
• Experience in drafting and winning funding bids (e.g. LUF)

Technical Insight

• Knowledge of government guidance and policy (e.g. WebTAG, DMRB)
• Understanding of transport planning and modelling principles

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, public-sector infrastructure projects
• Be part of a reputable consultancy known for innovation and delivery excellence
• Career progression into senior leadership roles
• Competitive salary with excellent benefits

If you’re ready to take on a strategic leadership role and make a tangible impact in the public infrastructure space, apply today via Turner Property Recruitment.