Regional Project Management Director - South

Lead complex projects. Shape regional strategy. Develop high-performing teams.

 

Are you an experienced project management leader ready to make a wider impact? Join our Project & Cost Management team as regional project management lead , combining the delivery of major projects with the opportunity to influence business growth, develop talent and strengthen client relationships.

 

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As regional project management lead, providing strategic and operational leadership across our South Region. You’ll work closely with the Head of Discipline and PCM Senior Leadership 8Team to develop the region, manage resource and develop our people.

You'll also lead a portfolio of complex projects and programmes from inception to completion, taking ownership of technical delivery, commercial performance and client satisfaction.

 

Your Impact in this position

You'll shape successful project outcomes, provide trusted advice to clients and create an environment where talented professionals can thrive.

 

Your leadership will strengthen regional capability, improve operational performance and support sustainable growth through collaboration, innovation and commercial insight.

5 Core Capabilities

Strategic & Regional Leadership

• Translate business priorities into effective regional plans and operational improvements.
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen collaboration, efficiency and regional performance.
• Champion consistent standards, effective communication and continuous improvement.

Client Relationships & Business Growth

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic project management advice.
• Identify new opportunities, strengthen key accounts and contribute to regional business growth.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated client solutions.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, cost control and resource management.
• Identify commercial risks, optimise project performance and maintain contractual compliance.

People Leadership & Development

• Inspire, mentor and develop project managers and regional teams, building an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Lead regional workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and professional development.
• Balance team capacity, utilisation and operational priorities to support business objectives.

Project & Programme Delivery

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality, programme, budget and client objectives are achieved.
• Establish effective governance, risk management, change control and reporting processes.
• Oversee procurement, NEC4 contract administration and project delivery through close-out.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

You'll bring significant experience delivering complex projects within consultancy or multidisciplinary engineering environments, alongside proven leadership and commercial management expertise.

An accredited degree in a relevant discipline is expected, with Chartered Project Professional or MRICS status, or progress towards chartership through APM, RICS or an equivalent body.

Experience in secure or sensitive project environments would be advantageous.

 

Working Environment

This role supports our South Region and involves collaboration across regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, London & Southampton), client locations and project sites. You can be based from any of the above office locations.

 

Office attendance across the region will support team leadership, client engagement and project delivery. Specific office days, working patterns and opportunities for hybrid, remote or flexible working will be discussed during recruitment.