Associate, Project Management, Infrastructure

Due to continued growth and recent project successes, we're expanding our Project Management team, and we are looking for an experienced Associate Project Manager to lead the delivery of major complex infrastructure projects and programmes, with a particular focus on the Water and Environment sector. This is a leadership opportunity for an accomplished project professional looking to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure programmes while helping to shape the future growth of our business. With a particular focus on the Water and Environment sector, you will lead strategic client relationships, support business development activities, and provide leadership across complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams. The role can be based from any of our UK offices, including Cardiff, Bristol, London, Winchester, Reading, Oxford, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle. What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Provide leadership across major infrastructure programmes and frameworks, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key clients, developing and maintaining long-term strategic relationships.
• Take accountability for the commercial performance and profitability of commissions and frameworks.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and support the development of project management staff across the business.
• Identify and secure opportunities for business growth within existing and prospective client accounts.
• Lead major bids, tenders and framework submissions.
• Support business planning and contribute to sector growth strategies.
• Responsibility for growing key client accounts, recruitment and contributing to business strategy.
• Champion best practice in project management, governance, risk management and project controls.
• Oversee project performance across programme portfolios, ensuring delivery to agreed objectives.
• Represent Ridge at industry events, client meetings and professional forums.
• Promote collaboration across Ridge's service lines to maximise value for clients.
• Contribute to recruitment, mentoring and talent development within the Project Management team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture, Our 1,400+ 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. They're the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.
Come and join us if you're hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you're motivated by ingenuity and if you're 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 don't 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.
  
  10+ years' experience delivering complex infrastructure projects and programmes within the Water and Environmental sector (this is essential). Other infrastructure sectors are desirable.
• Proven track record leading major programmes, frameworks and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen, including fee management, forecasting and NEC3/NEC4 contract administration. NEC4 Accreditation would beneficial.
• Experience identifying and securing new business opportunities and supporting account growth.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Hold an industry-recognised Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Chartered status (ChPP, MRICS, MICE, CEng or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Excellent understanding of project governance, risk management and project controls.
• Have experience with line management responsibilities.
  
  We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment., 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 you'd like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at and 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 aren't seeking support from agency partners at this time - any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven't 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 we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity. A polite note to recruitment agencies We are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you are a recruitment agency who doesn't currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity. Note to recruitment agencies We are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you are a recruitment agency who doesn't currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to , and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what's 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 Unum's Help@hand 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 that's focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations. Extra benefits Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.