Associate Project Manager

Overview

A specialist consultancy is looking to appoint the Associate to strengthen its growing infrastructure advisory and delivery team. The firm works alongside public and private sector clients to deliver critical infrastructure across New Zealand, with involvement at every stage of the project lifecycle. Their reputation is built on technical expertise, commercial insight, and the ability to provide clear, practical advice on some of the country’s most complex and high-profile projects.

As an Associate, you will be a key contributor to the planning, design, and delivery of major infrastructure initiatives. You will provide clients with independent, commercially focused advice on feasibility, constructability, cost, procurement strategies, and risk, while also taking an active role during delivery to ensure quality outcomes are achieved. The role combines technical input, client engagement, and project leadership, providing the opportunity to influence projects that directly shape New Zealand’s infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Working with asset owners and design teams to provide input into project feasibility, optioneering, and procurement strategies
• Advising on construction methodologies, cost estimation, programme management, and construction risk assessment
• Delivering long-term on-site assignments, including project management, design coordination, contract administration, and project controls (cost, programme, and risk)
• Preparing and reviewing tender and contract documentation, and supporting negotiations on behalf of clients
• Acting as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery, undertaking site reviews, progress reporting, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination
• Supporting business development initiatives by pursuing any potential identified opportunities and fostering current client relationships

Candidate profile

Benefits

This consultancy invests in its people and provides a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for professional growth. The benefits package includes :

This role provides the opportunity to work within a respected consultancy on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects while being part of a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Please apply now or for additional information, please contact Rachel McNickle on or .

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