Director of Project Management
Reed Property & Construction are proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, employing over 250 professionals across 14 UK and Ireland offices, to appoint a Regional Director of Project Management for the North region.
This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow an established Project Management offering across their Manchester and Leeds locations, with strong backing from a well-respected national leadership team.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the strategic growth, leadership and performance of the Project Management service line in the North. This role will require someone with a strong business development background who can bring an established network with them to the role.
This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role, combining client delivery, team development and business generation.
A key focus will be on expanding the service line, leveraging existing relationships alongside developing your own client base to generate sustainable fee income.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds
Drive business development activity with new and existing clients
Deliver high-quality, end-to-end project management services
Develop and implement the regional service line business plan
Champion excellence in delivery standards, processes, and quality control
Support and mentor team members, building a high-performing and engaged team
Collaborate with other service lines to align delivery and maximise opportunities
Promote innovation, efficiency, and best practice across the team
Maintain and enhance key client relationships
Represent the business in the market and support marketing initiatives
You will work across a diverse client base including institutional investors, developers and asset managers, delivering high-profile schemes across a variety of sectors and having a ESG focus.
Key Accountabilities
Lead and grow the regional Project Management function for the North, enhancing its technical and commercial profile
Deliver against financial and performance targets, including fee income generation
Support the development and growth of the wider team
Align regional delivery with national strategy and service quality standards
Build a strong market presence across the Northern regionAbout You
You will be an experienced, client-facing Project Management professional with a strong commercial mindset and proven leadership capability.
Key requirements include:
Degree qualified with MRICS (or equivalent)
A proven track record in project delivery and client relationship management
An established client network with the ability to generate new work
Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams
A solid understanding of the Northern property market
Demonstrable success in achieving financial and business development targets
Confident communicator, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and performanceWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary and car allowance
Performance-related bonus and director-level incentives
Flexible and hybrid working
Private healthcare, life assurance and personal accident cover
Generous holiday allowance plus wellbeing and charity days
Pension scheme
Clear career progression within a growing, people-focused consultancy