An established, multi-office Building Consultancy in the North West is seeking an ambitious and technically strong Head of Projects to lead and evolve its Project Management service line. This is a genuine leadership opportunity, not a relabeled senior project management role. The successful individual will take ownership of a well-established service with live commissions, strong client relationships and a capable team already in place.Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in shaping business performance and direction while embedding consistency across three offices. For the right individual, there is a clear pathway to Management Board participation and equity within 12 to 24 months.The RoleYou will assume full ownership of the Project Management service line, ensuring consistent delivery standards, strong commercial performance and continued team development.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing a high-performing project delivery team across multiple officesOwning the Project Management sales target, including pipeline oversight, forecasting and conversionMaintaining and strengthening key client relationshipsDriving repeat business and client satisfactionLeading or overseeing complex and strategic commissionsActing as an escalation point for delivery or performance challengesEmbedding robust project processes, governance and risk managementCollaborating with other service line leads to ensure a unified cross-office approachContributing to wider business strategy and senior leadership decision-makingThis is a structured handover of responsibility rather than a blank-sheet role. The service line is established and performing well, and the focus is on strengthening consistency, culture and long-term growth.Candidate ProfileWe are seeking a Building Surveyor-led Project Manager rather than a purely process-driven PM. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in Building Surveying, with the confidence to advise clients, challenge design teams and contractors, and lead projects from a position of construction knowledge.You will likely be operating at Associate Director or Director level within a building consultancy environment and ready to take full service-line ownership.The successful candidate will demonstrate:Strong technical credibility within building consultancyExperience leading teams and mentoring future leadersCommercial awareness with exposure to revenue targets and forecastingAbility to build and maintain key client relationshipsConfidence in making and standing behind difficult decisionsA collaborative approach with the ability to break down silos across officesA long-term mindset aligned with equity and leadership progressionCultural fit is critical. The business operates with a non-corporate, people-focused ethos, maintaining a flat structure and approachable leadership. It values authenticity, accountability and clear communication. This opportunity will suit someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by building something long-term.BenefitsCompetitive salaryCar allowance and fuel contributionPerformance bonus of up to 12 percent of packageEquity pathway within 12 to 24 months for the right candidateClear pathway to Management Board participationHybrid and flexible working arrangements25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with serviceHoliday buy and sell schemePrivate healthcarePension schemeProfessional fees paidEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveElectric car salary sacrifice schemeRegular team social eventsInclusive and supportive cultureThis is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a growing service line within a respected North West consultancy, with clear leadership progression and long-term opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr