We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to lead and grow our occupier-focused Project Management offering in London. This is a senior leadership role within a market-leading real estate and construction consultancy, working with high-profile clients across financial institutions, professional services and technology sectors.
The role combines client-facing delivery, team leadership, and business development, with a strong emphasis on delivering complex, fast-paced occupier projects from inception through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Project Delivery
Lead the delivery of occupier-led projects, including office fit-outs, refurbishments, relocations and workplace transformation programmes
Act as the senior client contact, building trusted advisor relationships at board and senior stakeholder level
Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality and risk objectives
Provide strategic project advice including procurement strategy, programme management, governance and reporting
Manage complex stakeholder environments, including client teams, designers, contractors and landlords
Leadership & Team Management
Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers
Set performance standards, support professional development and build a high-performing team culture
Play a key role in resource planning, succession planning and talent retention
Business Development & Growth
Drive growth of the occupier Project Management portfolio in London
Support and lead fee generation, bid submissions and client pitches
Leverage existing client relationships and develop new opportunities across target sectors
Collaborate closely with other service lines including Building Consultancy, Cost Management and Agency
Governance & Commercial Oversight
Maintain strong commercial discipline across projects, including fee management and risk control
Ensure compliance with internal governance, quality assurance and professional standards
Contribute to wider operational and strategic initiatives within the business
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience operating at Director or Associate Director level within a construction or real estate consultancy
Strong background in occupier project management, particularly within corporate office environments
Demonstrable experience delivering projects for financial services, professional services and/or technology clients
Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Commercially astute with a track record of winning work and growing accounts
Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
Desirable
Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent)
Experience working on complex, fast-track or high-spec corporate environments
Existing London-based client network
Why Join
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded, people-focused consultancy at a senior level, with real autonomy to shape and grow the occupier Project Management offer in London. The role offers a strong platform for long-term progression, supported by flexible working and a competitive benefits package.
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £120,000
Car allowance
Discretionary bonus
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
5% employer pension contribution
Flexible / hybrid working