CIRIA is recognised for its outputs in support of the design, construction and management of infrastructure. This role is focused on our Construction and Asset Management theme, but will expose you to the entire breadth of what we do. We encourage the pursuit of new areas of business growth in terms of both expanding research in emergent sectors and extending our member base. CIRIA is a dynamic environment with good opportunities for career progression, for example through growing our project portfolio in your own area of specialism.

Your work will involve:

• Project delivery, including engaging with Advisory Panels, working with industry partners to develop compelling proposals aligned to needs, and managing Project Steering Groups and contracted specialists producing high quality, nationally regarded publications and other outputs.
• Stakeholder engagement, helping us to understand and respond to the challenges faced by the industry, its clients and suppliers, and their needs for guidance and capacity-building.
• Undertaking business development and fundraising activities to secure the resources to undertake projects. Most CIRIA projects are collaboratively funded by the industry and its clients.
• Promoting and managing dissemination and implementation of project outputs including events and training.
• Keeping abreast of emergent academic thinking and opportunities to deliver impact and embed research.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain an insight across the industry, build and grow a network with topic area experts, raise your professional profile and to make a real difference to industry performance both in the UK and further afield.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to (Essential (E) / Desirable (D)):

Qualifications and Experience

• Have an appropriate degree or higher qualification, ideally with some relevant industry experience and working toward chartered status (E)

Project and Time Management

• Manage tasks across different stakeholder groups (E)
• Manage their own time efficiently (E)
• Show experience of project progress and budget monitoring (D)

Collaboration

• Work in topic areas with a range of professionals from different disciplines even when not an expert yourself (D)

Communication and Engagement

• Write/review professional documents and communicate with a range of audiences (E)
• Convey messages professionally (presentation skills) (E)
• Create and maintain professional networks (engagement skills) (D)
• Input to project proposals and help secure project funding (business development skills) (D)

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Stay aware of the key drivers and challenges facing the industry (E)
• Draw out, summarise and communicate key points from documents and discussions (D)
• Research specific issues on-line and directly with individuals and groups (D)
• Facilitate and chair large meetings (D)

We would be particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience of collaborative industry - academic projects or other innovation-focussed activities in the construction or related sectors.

Benefits Package

• Salary – ca £30-40k depending on experience
• 26 days holiday and 3 additional days to cover Christmas week office closure
• A day off for your birthday
• Competitive Pension Scheme 8% Employer Contribution 5% Employee (after 3 months)
• Flexible working location including home-based (UK only)
• Flexible working arrangements around core hours
• Private Health Insurance after 6 months
• Life cover and Income protection after 3 months

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visa applications.

The closing date is 9am Monday 5th October 2026. Please provide a CV and covering email outlining your suitability for the role. Please email enquiries@ciria.org with a subject title Project Manager

A copy of the job description can be obtained upon request. Details about CIRIA can be found at www.ciria.org

No applications via agencies.