Gleeds is an award winning, global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the built environment. Our impartial advice helps clients maximise return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With over 150 years of construction intelligence, we offer unparalleled insight across all sectors, helping clients deliver real value from their assets.
Our Public Sector Advisory team are passionate about making a difference in the sector by helping clients make and implement informed decisions related to their property holdings to make them either more effective in delivery or cost efficient – both with the aim of supporting front line services delivered in support vulnerable client groups.
To that end, our services include but are not limited to:
Policy reviews
Estate and delivery strategy formulation
Options appraisals
Viability assessments / VFM reviews
Business case review and drafting (both HMT “Green Book” and any local arrangements)
Increasingly, change management and benefits realisation
Programme Management Office
We currently have sufficient Programme Management Office resource so are not seeking candidates solely with this skill set at this stage.
We are searching for a Project Director – Public Sector Advisory to support the wider team and the development of our services based in Nottingham (or Birmingham). This is a senior role within the Advisory practice, and you will lead all aspects of the consulting team from assisting in setting the overall strategy for the service, pipeline origination and conversion, team management, engagement management / quality assurance and commercial management.
To be successful in your role you will have a strong understanding of the public sector gained through undertaking consultancy roles elsewhere or through playing a leadership role within the sector and having first-hand experience of dealing with some of the challenges the sector faces (or both).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Working collaboratively with other team members to deliver a top-class Advisory service which meets the requirements of the client
Responsibility for generating work and leading a small team to produce positive financial results
Responsible for the leadership, operational and commercial management of client engagements to desired profit margins
Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives including profit and loss responsibility for the service
Positively engaging with clients and developing, growing and maintaining client relationships
Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business unit activities
About You
What we are looking for in our next Project Director – Public Sector Advisory
Ambition and a keenness to take on responsibility and progress
Excellent knowledge of the public sector, its challenges and potential solutions
Ability to lead and develop a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and practical experience of delivering consultancy assignments that respond to the sector’s challenges
Better Business Case qualification / knowledge would be beneficial
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Above all, somebody who can embody the Gleeds values
Qualifications
Project management or role relevant qualification (Better Business Cases, Benefits Management etc) qualification would be beneficial or alternatively knowledge through extensive practical experience in this area either through prior consultancy roles or employment in the public sector.
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
Flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people
About Us
About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.