Associate Director

Claudioleoni; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in Manchester seeks an experienced Associate Director to lead public sector projects. The role involves client management, overseeing junior staff, and delivering comprehensive cost consultancy services. Candidates must have MRICS certification and substantial consultancy experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and other benefits including health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Health insurance

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Mobile and Laptop

Car allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working conditions

Health & Wellness programme

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of consultancy experience in the UK.
• Experience in public sector projects and complex stakeholder environments.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial role in public sector schemes.
• Manage key client relationships and oversee junior staff.
• Deliver pre- and post-contract services.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MRICS qualified

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Associate Director role at Claudio Leoni Press Office. A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Manchester office, with travel across Lancashire and the wider North West. This is a key appointment for an ambitious Associate Director looking to lead diverse projects and help shape the future direction of a growing regional team.

Responsibilities

The successful Associate Director will take a lead commercial role across a variety of public sector schemes, including defence infrastructure, police stations, and other government-led developments. Projects are located across Manchester, Barrow, Preston, and surrounding areas, so a good understanding of the Lancashire region is highly desirable. This position offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility, including team leadership, strategic client management, and hands‑on delivery of both pre‑ and post‑contract services. The ideal Associate Director will be confident managing key client relationships, overseeing junior staff, and driving best practice across all aspects of cost consultancy.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified (essential)
• Minimum 8‑10 years UK consultancy experience
• Proven experience in the public sector and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (essential)
• Willing to travel across Lancashire and the wider North West
• Excellent leadership and client‑facing skills

Benefits

• £70,000 – £85,000+
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work‑life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

Contact Information

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