Associate Project Manager

Associate / Director Project Manager (Architect)

Location:             Nottingham
Salary:                  Up to £95,000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)

Introduction:

This award-winning, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy has been shaping the built environment for nearly a century. Renowned for its progressive culture, technical excellence, and people-first values, this practice delivers inspirational and practical design solutions across sectors including defence, education, commercial, and residential.

They combine the scale and capability of a national consultancy with the close-knit, supportive feel of a collaborative studio. You’ll join a business that champions sustainability, professional growth, and genuine work-life balance, where your expertise will directly influence major national projects and the long-term strategic direction of the practice.

This opportunity would be ideal for a Senior Associate or Director-level Architect / Project Manager with proven experience in the Defence sector, confident managing complex multi-disciplinary teams and leading design delivery from concept to completion.

Package:

• Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Health cash plan

Office: Based in Nottingham with hybrid flexibility (and some UK-wide travel as required)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm – Hybrid working available

Duties:

• Lead defence-related architectural and project management commissions from inception to completion
• Manage cross-practice design teams, ensuring coordination, quality, and timely delivery.
• Liaise directly with clients and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on design, compliance, and project strategy
• Drive business development activity, securing new work and nurturing key client relationships
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative, people-first culture
• Oversee project documentation including design narratives, technical submittals, RFIs, and change control processes
• Contribute to the strategic leadership and growth of the defence division, helping shape long-term direction

Requirements:

• Degree Qualified in Architecture, Project Management (or similar field)
• ARB Registered Architect is preferred
• Proven experience delivering architectural or construction projects within the Defence sector
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NBS specification systems
• Eligible for (or already holding) UK Security Clearance (SC) is essential
• Confident leading teams, managing budgets, and maintaining compliance across complex, multi-site projects