Project Director - Programme Advisory
Construction & Infrastructure
London / Birmingham / Manchester
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
Join Gleeds Programme Advisory – Shape Programmes That Matter
Our Purpose in Programme Advisory
We guide clients through their most complex challenges—elevating the performance of major projects, programmes, and portfolios. Our Programme Advisory team is growing rapidly, with a clear ambition to build an award-winning, multi-million revenue business by 2030. We are our clients’ trusted partner, supporting benefit realisation and driving excellence across the programme lifecycle.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Programme Advisory Director to help lead our advisory services within the UK construction and infrastructure sector. This role will drive strategic programme advisory engagements, shape client delivery models, and lead a team. The successful candidate will combine technical programme expertise with strong leadership, business development, and stakeholder management skills.
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
- Opportunities to develop and grow your career
- A contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest and most complex programmes
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
- Proven experience in programme advisory, project delivery, or data analytics
- Sector knowledge in transport, utilities, water, aviation or public sector.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Contribute to a dynamic, inclusive team culture
- Deep knowledge of programme and portfolio management methodologies (MSP, APM, PMI, PRINCE2)
- Extensive understanding of UK construction and infrastructure delivery models (NEC, JCT, Public/Private sector governance)
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and grow teams
- Commercially astute, with a proven track record in business development and client relationship management
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery oversight.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business or related discipline.
- Chartered or professionally qualified (APM, RICS, PMI, or equivalent).
- Significant experience in programme advisory, assurance, or project controls within consultancy or a client organisation.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale capital programme advisory engagements in the UK market
- Evidence of business growth and key account management.
What You’ll Do
- Provide leadership on programme advisory commissions across infrastructure, and capital projects.
- Shape and oversee the implementation of programme governance, assurance, and delivery frameworks at portfolio and enterprise level.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, offering insight into business case development, investment planning, and benefits realisation.
- Lead and mentor consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery and professional development
- Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting big and proposal development
- Represent the consultancy at industry forum, influencing best practice in programme delivery and governance
- Oversee complex programme reviews, health checks, and audits, providing clear recommendations to improve performance and mitigate risk.
- Work collaboratively with project management, cost consultancy, and technical teams to integrate advisory services into broader client offerings
Equal Opportunity Employer
We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
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