Regional Director - Project Management (North)
Manchester & Leeds (Hybrid Working)
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Regional Director of Project Management to lead and expand a highly respected consultancy's presence across the North (Manchester & Leeds). This is a strategic leadership role with a strong commercial focus, ideal for an ambitious senior professional looking to shape a growing regional service line.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds, driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing service delivery.
Working closely with the Manchester Senior Director and the UK & Ireland Head of Project Management, you will play a pivotal role in both regional leadership and national collaboration.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining business development, team leadership, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and grow the Project Management offering across the Northern region
* Drive business development, securing work from both existing and new clients
* Develop and implement the regional service line business plan
* Oversee end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors
* Build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients
* Champion best practice, innovation, and operational excellence
* Collaborate with wider service lines (Development, Built Asset, Engineering & Sustainability)
* Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team
* Ensure consistency in quality, delivery standards, and commercial performance
Delivering projects across:
* Industrial
* Commercial Office
* PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation)
* Build-to-Rent
While leveraging these relationships, you will also bring your own client network to generate new revenue streams.
About You
We are looking for a commercially driven and influential leader who can combine technical excellence with strategic growth.
Essential:
* MRICS qualified (or equivalent)
* Proven project management leadership experience
* Strong existing client network with business generation capability
* Demonstrable success in delivering and winning work
* Ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
You will also be:
* A confident and credible client-facing professional
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Commercially astute with a strong understanding of market dynamics
* Passionate about developing people and driving performance
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary + car allowance
* Director bonus scheme + fee-related bonus
* Flexible & hybrid working
* Private healthcare (after 6 months)
* Life assurance & personal accident cover
* 27 days holiday + wellbeing day + charity leave
* Pension scheme
* Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
About the Business
A leading independent consultancy specialising in Development, Built Asset, Engineering & Sustainability, with a strong UK-wide presence and a reputation for technical excellence and commercial insight.
With over 200 professionals across multiple UK and Ireland offices, the business combines capability with a highly collaborative, people-first culture.
Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy