An established, multi-office Building Consultancy in the North West is seeking an ambitious and technically strong Head of Projects to lead and evolve its Project Management service line. This is a genuine leadership opportunity, not a relabelled senior project management role. The successful individual will take ownership of a well-established service with live commissions, strong client relationships and a capable team already in place.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in shaping business performance and direction while embedding consistency across three offices. For the right individual, there is a clear pathway to Management Board participation and equity within 12 to 24 months.
The Role
You will assume full ownership of the Project Management service line, ensuring consistent delivery standards, strong commercial performance and continued team development.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing a high-performing project delivery team across multiple offices
Owning the Project Management sales target, including pipeline oversight, forecasting and conversion
Maintaining and strengthening key client relationships
Driving repeat business and client satisfaction
Leading or overseeing complex and strategic commissions
Acting as an escalation point for delivery or performance challenges
Embedding robust project processes, governance and risk management
Collaborating with other service line leads to ensure a unified cross-office approach
Contributing to wider business strategy and senior leadership decision-making
This is a structured handover of responsibility rather than a blank-sheet role. The service line is established and performing well, and the focus is on strengthening consistency, culture and long-term growth.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a Building Surveyor-led Project Manager rather than a purely process-driven PM. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in Building Surveying, with the confidence to advise clients, challenge design teams and contractors, and lead projects from a position of construction knowledge.
You will likely be operating at Associate Director or Director level within a building consultancy environment and ready to take full service-line ownership.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong technical credibility within building consultancy
Experience leading teams and mentoring future leaders
Commercial awareness with exposure to revenue targets and forecasting
Ability to build and maintain key client relationships
Confidence in making and standing behind difficult decisions
A collaborative approach with the ability to break down silos across offices
A long-term mindset aligned with equity and leadership progression
Cultural fit is critical. The business operates with a non-corporate, people-focused ethos, maintaining a flat structure and approachable leadership. It values authenticity, accountability and clear communication. This opportunity will suit someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by building something long-term.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Car allowance and fuel contribution
Performance bonus of up to 12 percent of package
Equity pathway within 12 to 24 months for the right candidate
Clear pathway to Management Board participation
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Professional fees paid
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Regular team social events
Inclusive and supportive culture
This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a growing service line within a respected North West consultancy, with clear leadership progression and long-term opportunity.