Client Lead - Construction Project Delivery (Education)
CV-LibraryBirminghampermanentPosted: 7 April 2026
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We 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.
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.
The Role
This is a construction-led, client-facing leadership role overseeing the delivery of education sector projects across their full lifecycle.
You will operate as both:
A programme and project delivery lead (PM / QS / Building Surveying environment)
A client partner, embedded within the client’s organisation You will:
Lead end-to-end construction project delivery, from feasibility, surveys, and design management through to procurement, construction, and handover
Act as the primary client lead for a key education portfolio
Oversee multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Engineers, and contractors
Ensure delivery aligns with programme, cost, quality, and compliance expectations
Drive robust project governance, reporting, and controls across all schemes
Manage budgets, cashflow, and cost control mechanisms
Oversee procurement strategies, frameworks, and tendering processes
Maintain detailed risk registers and lead proactive risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with UK construction regulations, building standards, and health & safety legislation
Provide expert guidance on statutory requirements including planning, building regulations, and compliance matters
Build strong working relationships with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Mentor and develop project professionals within the team
Produce clear reporting across programme performance, risk, and financials
Support business growth through identifying new opportunities and contributing to bids What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a senior construction professional with a consultancy or client-side background in:
Project Management
Building Surveying
Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management You will bring:
Significant experience leading construction and capital projects at a senior level
A track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
Strong experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment
Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams
Deep understanding of construction project governance, risk, and commercial management
Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery expertise
High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and accountability Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Engineering, or similar
Professional membership or certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, APM, PRINCE2, or PMP (preferred) Why This Role?
Lead a high-profile education construction portfolio
Blend technical delivery with strategic client leadership
Operate in a role with real autonomy and visibility
Influence projects that directly impact communities and the built environment
Join a collaborative, values-driven consultancy
We 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.
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.
The Role
This is a construction-led, client-facing leadership role overseeing the delivery of education sector projects across their full lifecycle.
You will operate as both:
A programme and project delivery lead (PM / QS / Building Surveying environment)
A client partner, embedded within the client’s organisation You will:
Lead end-to-end construction project delivery, from feasibility, surveys, and design management through to procurement, construction, and handover
Act as the primary client lead for a key education portfolio
Oversee multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Engineers, and contractors
Ensure delivery aligns with programme, cost, quality, and compliance expectations
Drive robust project governance, reporting, and controls across all schemes
Manage budgets, cashflow, and cost control mechanisms
Oversee procurement strategies, frameworks, and tendering processes
Maintain detailed risk registers and lead proactive risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with UK construction regulations, building standards, and health & safety legislation
Provide expert guidance on statutory requirements including planning, building regulations, and compliance matters
Build strong working relationships with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Mentor and develop project professionals within the team
Produce clear reporting across programme performance, risk, and financials
Support business growth through identifying new opportunities and contributing to bids What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a senior construction professional with a consultancy or client-side background in:
Project Management
Building Surveying
Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management You will bring:
Significant experience leading construction and capital projects at a senior level
A track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
Strong experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment
Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams
Deep understanding of construction project governance, risk, and commercial management
Strong client engagement and stakeholder management capability
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery expertise
High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and accountability Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Engineering, or similar
Professional membership or certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, APM, PRINCE2, or PMP (preferred) Why This Role?
Lead a high-profile education construction portfolio
Blend technical delivery with strategic client leadership
Operate in a role with real autonomy and visibility
Influence projects that directly impact communities and the built environment
Join a collaborative, values-driven consultancy