Project Director - Programme Advisory

Project Director - Programme Advisory

Join Gleeds Programme Advisory – Shape Programmes That Matter

Our Purpose in Programme Advisory

We guide clients through their most complex challenges—elevating the performance of major projects, programmes, and portfolios. Our Programme Advisory team is growing rapidly, with a clear ambition to build an award-winning, multi-million revenue business by 2030. We are our clients’ trusted partner, supporting benefit realisation and driving excellence across the programme lifecycle.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Programme Advisory Director to help lead our advisory services within the UK construction and infrastructure sector. This role will drive strategic programme advisory engagements, shape client delivery models, and lead a team. The successful candidate will combine technical programme expertise with strong leadership, business development, and stakeholder management skills.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Proven experience in programme advisory, project delivery, or data analytics
• Sector knowledge in transport, utilities, water, aviation or public sector.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Contribute to a dynamic, inclusive team culture
• Deep knowledge of programme and portfolio management methodologies (MSP, APM, PMI, PRINCE2)
• Extensive understanding of UK construction and infrastructure delivery models (NEC, JCT, Public/Private sector governance)
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and grow teams
• Commercially astute, with a proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery oversight.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business or related discipline.
• Chartered or professionally qualified (APM, RICS, PMI, or equivalent. 
• Significant experience in programme advisory, assurance, or project controls within consultancy or a client organisation.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale capital programme advisory engagements in the UK market
• Evidence of business growth and key account management.

What You’ll Do

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.