Regional Director, Project Management; North

Regional Director - Project Management (North)
Manchester & Leeds (Hybrid Working)

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Regional Director of Project Management to lead and expand a highly respected consultancy's presence across the North (Manchester & Leeds). This is a strategic leadership role with a strong commercial focus, ideal for an ambitious senior professional looking to shape a growing regional service line.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds, driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing service delivery.
Working closely with the Manchester Senior Director and the UK & Ireland Head of Project Management, you will play a pivotal role in both regional leadership and national collaboration.
This is a hands-on leadership role, combining business development, team leadership, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Project Management offering across the Northern region
Drive business development, securing work from both existing and new clients
Develop and implement the regional service line business plan
Oversee end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors
Build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients
Champion best practice, innovation, and operational excellence
Collaborate with wider service lines (Development, Built Asset, Engineering & Sustainability)
Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team
Ensure consistency in quality, delivery standards, and commercial performance

Delivering projects across:

Industrial
Commercial Office
PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation)
Build-to-Rent

While leveraging these relationships, you will also bring your own client network to generate new revenue streams.

About You

We are looking for a commercially driven and influential leader who can combine technical excellence with strategic growth.

Essential:

MRICS qualified (or equivalent)
Proven project management leadership experience
Strong existing client network with business generation capability
Demonstrable success in delivering and winning work
Ability to lead, influence, and inspire teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

You will also be:
A confident and credible client-facing professional
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Commercially astute with a strong understanding of market dynamics
Passionate about developing people and driving performance

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + car allowance
Director bonus scheme + fee-related bonus
Flexible & hybrid working
Private healthcare (after 6 months)
Life assurance & personal accident cover
27 days holiday + wellbeing day + charity leave
Pension scheme
Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme
Ongoing professional development and career progression

About the Business

A leading independent consultancy specialising in Development, Built Asset, Engineering & Sustainability, with a strong UK-wide presence and a reputation for technical excellence and commercial insight.
With over 200 professionals across multiple UK and Ireland offices, the business combines capability with a highly collaborative, people-first culture.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.