Director, Operations Manager, Management

Position: Director (Permanent)
A leading consultancy with a growing reputation for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the UK is seeking an ambitious and driven Project Management Director to take a key leadership role in their London office.

This award-winning consultancy is known for its collaborative culture, high client retention, and ongoing investment in its people. With a strong pipeline of public and private sector work, they are now looking for a Director to lead and grow their team.

The ideal Director will be a confident and strategic thinker, commercially astute, and capable of both delivering major projects and mentoring high-performing teams. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with genuine long-term prospects.

The Director - Project Management's role

The successful Director - Project Management will take overall responsibility for leading a team of Project Managers across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, residential, and commercial. The Director - Project Management will be a key client contact and will be instrumental in shaping business strategy, securing repeat work, and driving team performance.

You will also play a central role in the recruitment, development, and retention of talent, while ensuring delivery excellence across all projects.

Core duties include:

Leading multiple project teams from inception to completion

Driving new business opportunities and supporting bid submissions

Acting as Client Director for key commissions

Supporting the board in the strategic growth of the PM service line

Mentoring and managing senior staff and growing team capability

Promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration

The Director - Project Management

Chartered (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent)

A proven background in leading teams within a consultancy environment

Experience delivering complex capital projects (£20m+)

Strong business development and client-facing experience

Excellent leadership, team development, and commercial skills

Committed to high standards and continuous improvement

In Return?

£80,000 - £100,000

Generous bonus scheme

Enhanced pension and holiday allowance

Clear route to Equity / Partner level

Flexible working (3 days office-based)

Forward-thinking, social, and collaborative culture

If you are a Director of Project Management looking for a fresh challenge, with the opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing PM team at one of the most respected names in the industry, this could be your next step.

Director - Project Management | London | Consultancy | MRICS | Construction | Leadership | PM