Director Construction Consultancy

Company: Brandon James
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

A leading independent property and construction consultancy is looking for a Regional Director of Project Management to lead and grow its Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds. This senior opportunity requires hands‑on project delivery, business development, team leadership and long‑term service line growth.

The Regional Director will be based in Manchester with responsibility for both Manchester and Leeds, working closely with senior leadership and the wider UK project management team. The successful candidate will secure work from new and existing clients, grow fee income, support junior team members and deliver high‑profile projects across sectors including industrial, office, purpose‑built student accommodation and build‑to‑rent.

Prior construction consultancy experience is required and the candidate must bring an existing client base and be confident generating new work.

The Role

The Regional Director will take a lead role in driving the project management offering across the North, focusing on Manchester and Leeds. Key responsibilities include:

  • End‑to‑end project delivery
  • Business planning and service line growth
  • Client relationship management and fee generation
  • Team development and quality control
  • Business development, marketing, resourcing and knowledge sharing
  • Championing high‑quality service delivery and improving internal processes
  • Mentoring junior staff and supporting the wider project management community
  • Working with major commercial property clients, investors, developers, owners and occupiers
  • Taking ownership of new opportunities and maintaining market visibility in the Manchester and Leeds region

Qualifications

  • Prior experience within a construction consultancy environment
  • Strong experience leading project management services across commercial property projects
  • A proven client base with the ability to generate new instructions and fee income
  • Experience across industrial, office, PBSA, build‑to‑rent or similar commercial sectors
  • Relevant degree qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a similar built environment subject
  • MRICS qualification
  • Strong business development, account management and client‑facing experience
  • Experience mentoring, coaching and managing project management teams
  • Strong knowledge of project delivery, risk management, commercial property and current market trends
  • Awareness of the Building Safety Act and relevant statutory requirements
  • Excellent communication, leadership and commercial management skills

In Return

  • £90,000 – £110,000 salary
  • Car allowance
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Fee plus bonus scheme
  • Director bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare after 6 months
  • 27 days holiday + 1 charity day per year
  • Annual wellbeing day
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a regional project management service line

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Posted: June 26th, 2026