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., 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., * 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

• 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

• 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