We’re excited to be supporting a newly established, regeneration-focused Construction Consultancy in Manchester as they continue to grow. They’re looking for an experienced Project Director to lead high-value, complex construction projects and drive the continued success of their expanding team. This is a forward-thinking business with a strong culture, sustainable growth plans, innovative systems, and genuinely flexible working arrangements. It’s a unique opportunity to join a consultancy at an early stage of its journey and make a real strategic impact. Role Overview As a Project Director, you will provide senior leadership and strategic oversight across multiple projects, ensuring delivery excellence, commercial performance, and client satisfaction. You will act as a key ambassador for the consultancy, shaping project strategy, mentoring teams, and contributing to business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of multiple large-scale projects across RIBA Stages 1–6, from inception through to completion. Define project strategies, goals, deliverables, and success criteria aligned with client objectives. Provide commercial leadership, including budget oversight, forecasting, risk management, and contract administration. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary senior point of contact. Coordinate and guide multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. Mentor Project Managers and other senior staff, fostering high-performing, collaborative teams. Implement and optimise internal project management systems, processes, and governance frameworks (NEC, JCT). Monitor project KPIs and implement lessons learned across current and future programmes. Support business development initiatives, including proposal strategy and client engagement. Promote Health & Safety excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and best practice. About You Extensive experience in senior project delivery roles within consultancy, ideally across regeneration, mixed-use, or public sector programmes. Proven track record managing multiple high-value projects across the full project lifecycle (RIBA Stages 1–6). Strong commercial acumen and experience with budgets, forecasting, and contract management. Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills. Experienced in leading and developing teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering results. Professional accreditation desirable (MRICS, MAPM, CIOB, or equivalent). Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-driven approach. Benefits Competitive salary with annual review Pension scheme Private health insurance Annual bonus opportunity Flexible working arrangements Wellbeing initiatives and team activities Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities