Senior Associate OR Associate Project Manager

Description:

A highly successful Global Property Consultancy has appointed Beach Baker to recruit a Senior Associate or Associate Project Manager (or Projects Building Surveyor) for their busy and expanding Bristol office. This role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership position within one of the region’s most respected teams.

As part of a dynamic Project Management & Building Surveying team of 35 professionals, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and managing complex, high-value commercial projects. The consultancy’s reputation is built on working with Grade-A clients, predominantly in the private commercial sector, with projects typically ranging between £5M and £50M in value.

This leadership opportunity provides a balance of office-based work, site visits, and flexibility for working from home. The Bristol office is centrally located and offers excellent facilities, including a modern staff gym, breakout areas, cycle storage, and easy access to Cabot Circus, Clifton, and Harbourside.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing commercial property projects from inception to completion.

• Building strong relationships with high-profile clients, primarily pension funds and investors.

• Guiding and mentoring junior staff with potential to step into line management.

• Delivering a variety of commercial projects while also having the flexibility to carve out a niche specialization.

• Playing a key role in ensuring projects positively impact the local built environment.

• Representing the consultancy at client meetings, networking events, and industry functions.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to join one of the largest and most established project management teams in the region.

• Be part of a collaborative, people-focused culture where long-term retention is strong.

• Chance to work on a diverse pipeline of projects with long-term client investment secured.

• Clear career path into leadership, with genuine prospects of heading up the project management department.

• Inclusive social culture including monthly company-paid payday drinks, quarterly meals, annual events, and charity days.

Employee Benefits:

• Car allowance (based on seniority level).

• Discretionary bonus (with a strong history of consistent payouts).

• 30 days annual leave plus birthday leave if it falls on a weekday.

• Private medical insurance and life insurance.

• RICS membership fees covered.

• Company laptop, mobile phone, and flexible working options.

• Salary sacrifice benefits scheme.

Candidate Profile:

• Ideally MRICS or MCIOB accredited.

• Experienced in commercial project management within consultancy or client-side environments.

• Ambitious professional looking to grow into a leadership position.

• Strong interpersonal and client management skills, with the ability to inspire trust and confidence.