Job Description

The Opportunity
We are working with a forward-thinking property consultancy that provides end-to-end solutions across the commercial real estate and residential markets. They are seeking a Director Project Manager to lead their growing Technical team. This is a senior leadership role with a blend of strategic, client-facing, and delivery responsibilities, making it a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a high-impact position.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Strategic Leadership

• Deliver the Technical team's strategy in line with company objectives
• Drive revenue growth through pipeline management and commercial performance
• Lead on process improvements, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Promote collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals

• Mentor senior staff and surveyors, setting technical and delivery standards
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning
• Support succession planning and capability development across the team

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring consistent quality and commercial alignment
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients, influencing key decisions
• Provide oversight and guidance to project managers and junior staff

• Lead client relationship management within the department
• Drive business development through market insights and proactive networking
• Represent the consultancy externally, enhancing reputation and visibility

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflows
• Use technology to deliver efficiency and better client outcomes

• Extensive experience managing large-scale project management contracts (traditional and design-and-build)
• Strong understanding of client needs in the commercial real estate and workplace strategy space
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
• Leadership experience with a collaborative and mentoring style
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Experience with CRM systems and workflow optimisation
• Commitment to driving DE&I and sustainability initiatives

• This role is primarily office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week following onboarding.

• Competitive salary up to £120,000 and tailored commission scheme
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Annual company trips and monthly team socials
• Employee-led clubs and committees (including sports, wellbeing, and DE&I)
• Clear career progression framework with opportunity to progress to a Head of role
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Learning and development programmes with ongoing training
• Wellbeing allowance and access to mental health support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance after probation
• 6% matched pension contributions