Head of Project Management South-West

Head of Project Management - South West & Wales

JLL | Bristol | Director

Lead JLL's Project Management practice across South West England and South Wales—a high-performing team of 4 professionals.

• Regional growth across higher education, life sciences, tech, and commercial development creating significant market opportunity
• Deliver landmark projects from £2m to £150m+ for major funds, developers, and occupiers with an established, enviable client portfolio
• Shape UK & Ireland strategy with genuine leadership authority reporting to Director of PM UK & Ireland
• Build market dominance in one of the UK's fastest-growing commercial real estate markets

• Develop and own a comprehensive growth strategy
• Lead business development, pitches, and client acquisition across South West and Wales
• Cross-sell JLL's integrated services, maximising client value and revenue growth
• Build strategic partnerships with design teams, contractors, and industry bodies
• Be accountable for P&L profitability and growth

• Manage key accounts with funds, developers, and major occupiers as trusted C-suite advisor
• Position JLL as the premier PM consultancy through proactive relationship management
• Actively network, build and develop client relationships

• Direct major new build and refurbishment projects (£2m-£150m+)
• Manage design teams, statutory approvals, contracts, budgets, programmes, and risk
• Implement change management, ensure successful close-out

• Lead, mentor, and develop talent in Bristol and South-West
• Attract and retain top PM professionals, creating succession capability
• Foster culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Be an inspirational leader that influences internally and externally

• Represent JLL at industry events, conferences, and forums as recognized regional leader
• Drive thought leadership strengthening JLL's brand presence
• Leverage network to create business development opportunities

• Adopt AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to enhance project delivery
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across national PM network

• MRICS or APM with extensive post-qualification experience in new build and major refurbishment
• £2m-£150m+ project delivery for funds, developers, and occupiers with proven client relationship management
• Business development success with demonstrable track record winning and growing strategic accounts
• Strong South-West market profile with established reputation and credibility in the region

• Proven team-building capability with track record leading high-performing regional teams
• Ability to attract, retain, and develop top PM talent with succession planning expertise
• Established network of industry contacts and relationships across Bristol/South-West market
• Evidence of thought leadership: speaking engagements, industry involvement, publications, or market presence

• C-suite engagement with ability to influence senior stakeholders and act as trusted advisor
• Commercial acumen understanding profitability, pricing, and value creation
• Strategic thinking with capability to develop and execute regional growth strategies
• Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with autonomy, accountability, and driving change

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, design management, procurement, and project controls
• Tech-forward approach embracing digital tools, AI-enabled platforms, and innovative methodologies
• Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Bristol-based with regular travel across South-West and…