Associate, Project Management

Leeds - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 50001 - 999999999

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Opportunity

We have a requirement in our Leeds office for asenior level Project Manager or Associate with a passion for delivering project management through a proactive approach with an interest in collaborative working and seeking opportunities to grow both a team and a portfolio of clients. This integral role in the team will suit you if you are seeking a new challenge with a rapidly growing company.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

Support a Senior Partner Lead in the Residential Multiroom sector across the North of England.
Develop with others the project management team with a focus of residential and commercial development.
Actively assist in the business development focus for the project management team
Build nurture and maintain trusted client relationships with both existing and new clients
Lead client facing meetings multi-disciplined teamsand own ultimate project delivery
Demonstrate best practice leadership behaviours as a leader to wider team members
Maintain the highest quality standards of professional expertise throughout all aspects
Coach and support more junior team members to build their confidence competence and passion
Manage large scale and / or multiple projects with key clients and at times specifically owning particular aspects of project work in a hands-on manner

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

Ideally you will be degree qualified in a relative field such as project management or engineering
Ideally you would hold MRICS / MCIOB / APMP / Prince 2 Chartered status albeit this is not essential and we can support you to achieve this chartered status
Experienced in high value and complex residential build projects gained in a consultancy environment
Exceptional communication skills with individuals of all levels both internally and externally
An ability to build nurture and maintain trusted client relationships
An ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team adding value for our clients growing the wider business
An analytical mind with a high level of intellect - combining excellent written and oral skills to produce considered and robust reports and recommendations
Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and organisational skills
An excellent all-round technical project management knowledge to establish yourself as a trusted advisor within your team office and the wider organisation.

About us

We are Ridge a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1400 people bring a vast range of skills delivering a professional mindset gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. Theyre the foundation of our success - they drive our vision embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if youre hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if youre motivated by ingenuity and if youre always aspiring to be the very best.

Quality
THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution our work is driven by passion technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We dont need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

Ingenuity
AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today then improve on them tomorrow.

Partnership
BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946 strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen challenge with care and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

Aspiration
THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of whats possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

Your benefits

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa plus the option to buy carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you backed up by Unums app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too so we offer medical insurance private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge thats focused on your professional personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If youd like to discuss accessibility accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process please contact us atand we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However we are recruiting for this role directly and arent seeking support from agency partners at this time any unsolicited CV introductions wont be honoured and we wont grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that havent been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future please send a message to and well reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and arent seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions wont be honoured and we wont grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that havent been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesnt currently work with Ridge but would like to please send a message to and well reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

Note to recruitment agencies

If you are a recruitment agency who doesnt currently work with Ridge but would like to please send a message to and well reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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The OpportunityWe have a requirement in our Leeds office for asenior level Project Manager or Associate with a passion for delivering project management through a proactive approach with an interest in collaborative working and seeking opportunities to grow both a team and a portfolio of clients. Th...