Head of Projects
Cobalt Recruitment

Manchester, Lancashire
•7 hours ago
•No application
About
An established, multi-office Building Consultancy in the North West is seeking an ambitious and technically strong Head of Projects to lead and evolve its Project Management service line. This is a genuine leadership opportunity, not a relabeled senior project management role. The successful individual will take ownership of a well-established service with live commissions, strong client relationships and a capable team already in place. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in shaping business performance and direction while embedding consistency across three offices. For the right individual, there is a clear pathway to Management Board participation and equity within 12 to 24 months. The Role You will assume full ownership of the Project Management service line, ensuring consistent delivery standards, strong commercial performance and continued team development. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a high-performing project delivery team across multiple officesOwning the Project Management sales target, including pipeline oversight, forecasting and conversionMaintaining and strengthening key client relationshipsDriving repeat business and client satisfactionLeading or overseeing complex and strategic commissionsActing as an escalation point for delivery or performance challengesEmbedding robust project processes, governance and risk managementCollaborating with other service line leads to ensure a unified cross-office approachContributing to wider business strategy and senior leadership decision-making This is a structured handover of responsibility rather than a blank-sheet role. The service line is established and performing well, and the focus is on strengthening consistency, culture and long-term growth. Candidate Profile</




