Director level Project Manager - Birmingham

Turner Property Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded independent construction and property consultancy in Birmingham to appoint a commercially astute and entrepreneurial Director–Project Management.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious Project Management professional who combines exceptional client-facing expertise with strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to develop client relationships, win new business and drive sustainable growth.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the business, leading the successful delivery of projects, developing high-performing teams and expanding the consultancy's market presence across the Midlands and beyond.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of Project Management services across a diverse portfolio of projects while actively contributing to the growth and success of the business.

A key element of this position is the ability to generate new opportunities, win work and develop long-term client relationships. You will be expected to leverage existing networks while identifying and securing new business opportunities that support the consultancy's strategic growth objectives.

In addition to leading project delivery and business development activities, you will assume responsibility for your own Profit & Loss (P&L), managing revenue performance, profitability, resource planning and strategic growth within your business unit. This is a genuine business leadership role requiring both commercial and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in the continued expansion of the team, supporting a planned growth strategy that will see the division increase by approximately 20 additional professionals over the next 2–3 years. This will include attracting talent, developing future leaders and building a high-performing culture that supports long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of Project Management commissions across a range of sectors and project types
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic direction from project inception through to completion
• Managing the financial performance of your business unit, including full P&L responsibility
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships at senior stakeholder level
• Identifying, pursuing and securing new business opportunities
• Leading bid submissions, fee proposals and presentations to prospective clients
• Expanding existing client accounts and creating opportunities for repeat business
• Driving revenue growth and contributing to the overall profitability of the business
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful client outcomes
• Supporting the planned expansion of the division by approximately 20 team members over the next 2–3 years
• Driving recruitment, succession planning and talent development initiatives
• Mentoring and developing Project Managers at all levels
• Supporting the overall leadership, growth and strategic direction of the business
• Driving best practice, innovation and continuous improvement across project delivery
• Contributing to business planning, market positioning and service development initiatives

About You

We are seeking an accomplished professional with a proven track record in consultancy leadership, client development and project delivery.

You will demonstrate

• Significant experience in Project Management within the construction and property sector
• Consultancy or client-side experience, with a strong understanding of the professional services market
• A demonstrable track record of winning work, generating revenue and developing client relationships
• Experience managing business performance, financial targets and operational delivery
• Strong applied thinking with the ability to turn insight into action
• A curious mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• A client-focused, commercially aware and delivery-driven approach
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic decision-making capability
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to operate confidently at board, client and project team level
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• A passion for building and scaling teams while creating a positive, collaborative culture
• Experienced in project management and cost management principles
• The ability to bring existing client relationships or develop new business opportunities and workload
• A team player who brings positive energy and clarity
• The ability to work independently while fostering collaboration and accountability across teams
• A positive leadership style that inspires confidence and drives performance

What's on Offer

• Agenuine leadership role with significant autonomy and influence
• Full responsibility for developing and growing your own business unit
• Opportunity to shape strategy, drive revenue growth and build a market-leading Project Management team
• The chance to play a key role in a planned expansion programme, growing the division by approximately 20 people over the next 2–3 years
• Access to an established client base alongside the autonomy to develop new markets and opportunities
• Diverse and high-profile project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Clear pathway for further progression and long-term career development
• Competitive salary, performance-related bonus and comprehensive benefits package