Associate Project Manager Key Client LeadHays Property and Surveying is seeking an Associate Project Manager to act as a key client account lead on behalf of a growing construction consultancy based in Portsmouth.The company is a multidisciplinary construction consultancy providing services across project management, building surveying and design and building services. Their client base is well-established, with a core focus on operating within the defence and local government sectors. The business has a clear strategy, with ambitious growth plans and a healthy pipeline of projects.The business is now looking to appoint an Associate Project Manager who can strategically lead a key client account. This is an important hire, focusing on client growth and executing strategic goals and objectives. The role will be based in Portsmouth, with a hybrid working policy available.Your new role Your role will see you take the strategic lead on a key defence sector client, using your technical knowledge and skills as a project manager to develop the business''s professional consultancy offering. You will be responsible for the account growth, acting as the senior relationship lead across long-term engagement. You''ll have oversight of service delivery, stakeholder engagement and commercial tenders and negotiations. Whilst also ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within the agreed timescales. Alongside this, you will be identifying ways to deepen the client relationship, whic