Director, Operations Manager, Management

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 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

• 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

• 80,

• 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