Client Lead - Construction Project Delivery (Education)
hace 12 días
Birmingham
About the Opportunity \nWe are partnering with a well-established consultancy operating across the built environment to appoint a Director of Construction Project Delivery with a strong background in project management, building surveying, or construction consultancy.\n\n This is a senior leadership role leading a major education client portfolio, where you will combine technical delivery expertise with strategic client leadership. The role is ideally suited to someone who understands how to deliver construction projects from the ground up while acting as a trusted advisor at client level.\n\n The Role \nThis is a construction-led, client-facing leadership role overseeing the delivery of education sector projects across their full lifecycle.\n\n You will operate as both:\n \nA programme and project delivery lead (PM / QS / Building Surveying environment) \nA client partner, embedded within the client’s organisation You will:\n \nLead end-to-end construction project delivery, from feasibility, surveys, and design management through to procurement, construction, and handover \nAct as the primary client lead for a key education portfolio \nOversee multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Engineers, and contractors \nEnsure delivery aligns with programme, cost, quality, and compliance expectations \nDrive robust project governance, reporting, and controls across all schemes \nManage budgets, cashflow, and cost control mechanisms \nOversee procurement strategies, frameworks, and tendering processes \nMaintain detailed risk registers and lead proactive risk mitigation \nEnsure compliance with UK construction regulations, building standards, and health & safety legislation \nProvide expert guidance on statutory requirements including planning, building regulations, and compliance matters \nBuild strong working relationships with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders \nMentor and develop project professionals within the team \nProduce clear reporting across programme performance, risk, and financials \nSupport business growth through identifying new opportunities and contributing to bids What We’re Looking For \nWe are seeking a senior construction professional with a consultancy or client-side background in:\n \nProject Management \nBuilding Surveying \nQuantity Surveying / Commercial Management You will bring:\n \nSignificant experience leading construction and capital projects at a senior level \nA track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes \nStrong experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment \nExperience managing multidisciplinary construction teams \nDeep understanding of construction project governance, risk, and commercial management \nStrong client engagement and stakeholder management capability \nStrategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery expertise \nHigh levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and accountability Qualifications \nDegree (or equivalent) in Construction, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Engineering, or similar \nProfessional membership or certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, APM, PRINCE2, or PMP (preferred) Why This Role? \nLead a high-profile education construction portfolio \nBlend technical delivery with strategic client leadership \nOperate in a role with real autonomy and visibility \nInfluence projects that directly impact communities and the built environment \nJoin a collaborative, values-driven consultancy