Your opportunity Help shape the next phase of project delivery across Defence, Healthcare and Education. We are recruiting for a Senior Associate Project Manager with influence, variety and room to grow to join our Winchester team.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys leading complex projects, building trusted client relationships and working alongside specialists from across the built environment. You'll join a growing team at a time of continued investment and expansion, with the chance to play an important role in shaping both project delivery and the future growth of the region.
At Ridge, project management sits at the centre of successful delivery. Working closely with colleagues in Cost Consultancy, Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering and Sustainability, you'll help clients navigate complex challenges and bring projects forward with confidence.
If you're looking for a role where you can lead meaningful projects, develop client relationships and help shape a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a chance to join a respected consultancy, work on complex and rewarding projects, and play an important role in the continued growth of our Winchester business.
The Role As a Senior Associate Project Manager, you will:
- Lead projects from inception through to completion, acting as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
- Deliver projects across defence, healthcare, education and public sector environments.
- Manage procurement, programme, risk and governance activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Administer and manage projects delivered under NEC contracts.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve programme, quality and commercial objectives.
- Support business development activities and contribute to the continued growth of the Winchester team.
- Mentor and develop junior colleagues.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships alongside senior leadership.
What You'll Be Working On The Winchester team delivers a varied portfolio of projects, with particular strength in defence, healthcare and education.
You'll work on programmes that require clear leadership, careful stakeholder management and strong project controls. Opportunities range from estate improvement programmes and operational healthcare environments to education developments, infrastructure works and defence projects.
You'll also benefit from Ridge's multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts from across the business and gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle.
About You We're interested in experienced project management professionals who can combine technical expertise with strong client-facing skills.
You are likely to have:
- Consultancy-based project management experience within the construction and property sector.
- Experience delivering projects within healthcare, defence, education, infrastructure or similar environments.
- A sound understanding of NEC contracts.
- Experience leading project teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A professional qualification or chartered status, or a commitment to achieving it.
Most importantly, you'll bring professionalism, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering successful outcomes for clients.
About This Team Our Project & Programme Delivery teams lead projects with clear ownership, disciplined control and a focus on successful outcomes.
We provide a partner-led service from day one, helping clients navigate complex programmes and capital projects with confidence. Combining national capability with strong regional relationships, we coordinate specialist expertise and maintain accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
The Winchester team currently consists of seven professionals and continues to grow, creating opportunities for experienced individuals to have a real impact.
This Office Located in Kings Worthy, just outside Winchester, the office offers easy access to the city centre and railway station, with regular bus links available nearby.
The surrounding area provides a great balance between work and lifestyle, with local cafés, pubs, farm shops and outdoor activities including St Catherine's Hill, the South Downs and the New Forest all within easy reach.
About us We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
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. 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 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.
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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
[email protected] 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
[email protected], 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
[email protected], 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
[email protected] , and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.