Managing Director Consulting

We have an exciting opportunity for a Managing Director (Consulting) to join our dynamic executive/senior leadership team at a time of exciting growth and change.   Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Led by a forward-thinking management team we work together in multi-disciplinary teams providing considered and sustainable services and solutions. Our approach to integrated design, produces award winning results that have won international recognition.  About the role: As the Managing Director, you will be at the helm of our Project Centre business area, driving growth, operational excellence and long-term success. Your hands-on leadership will inspire teams, strengthen client relationships, and position the company as a market leader in its sector.  Key Responsibilities:  Accountable for the consultancy's financial and commercial performance, including profit and loss management  Manage risk and business trade-offs to deliver optimal solutions for clients and the organization  Drive business growth in existing and new markets across the UK and beyond  Expand capabilities to develop higher-margin, large-scale consulting projects  Provide exceptional leadership to build and motivate a high-performing team that prioritises client and company interests  Develop relationships with key stakeholders and business leads in existing and new markets to drive growth  What we are looking for:  Degree or equivalent in a relevant field with chartered professional membership and/or extensive senior management experience; a management qualification is desirable  Proven expertise with a strong track record in Project Centre’s core market, service delivery, and project management  Comprehensive knowledge of Local Government, Private Sector operations, and the highway, transportation and public realm sectors  Skilled in managing substantial resources, both human and financial, with excellent commercial acumen  Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and client relationship skills, with experience recruiting and retaining a professional workforce  Demonstrated success in growing a consultancy and developing services for existing and new clients  Key competencies: leadership, coaching, team development, performance management, sales and growth, service capability development, communication, customer focus, business awareness, innovation, results delivery, problem-solving, and analytical thinking  What’s in it for you?  Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience + attractive bonus  Contract: Permanent, full time  29 days annual leave plus bank holidays  Private health care, pension, car allowance   Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on high street and online shopping to travel, socialising and wellbeing  Yearly professional membership  Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria  If this sounds like the job for you, please apply….  What’s next?  If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and complete your application.   Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.  For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK – if in doubt please visit the following link?  NOTE TO AGENCIES: We will only be accepting direct applications for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.  New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.  We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  INDMP