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Head of Project Delivery Built Environment (Business Unit Leader) Location: London (with international travel as required) Salary: Up to 90,000 + Benefits Company: (Confidential Leading UK Consultancy)Are you ready to lead and grow a high-performing team delivering major projects across the built environment sector? We're seeking a strategic, technically astute Head of Project Delivery to manage one of our most vital business units. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leadership, commercial management, and project delivery excellence. About the RoleReporting to the Regional Director and based in our London office, you'll take full ownership of the business unit overseeing all technical, commercial, and contractual elements while shaping growth and team success. This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions and strategy will directly influence project outcomes and business performance.Note: This role will involve international travel. Candidates must be willing and able to travel overseas as required for project, client, and stakeholder engagements. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants and project professionalsOversee HR matters, performance appraisals, and team wellbeingAttend monthly leadership meetings and support board-level decisionsPromote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvementCommercial & Operational OversightEnsure profitability, forecasting, and resource planning across your unitManage all contractual obligations, commercial risks, and client paymentsRepresent the business in high-level client meetings and industry forumsContribute to broader business strategy, marketing, and bid effortsProject Delivery ExcellenceDrive timely and high-quality delivery of multi-disciplinary projectsEnsure compliance with all design standards and internal processesEngage in direct project management, design leadership, and contract negotiationLead RFP reviews, cost planning, and value engineering exercisesClient Relationship ManagementStrengthen client trust and engagement through consistent deliveryWin repeat work by understanding client needs and exceeding expectationsActively contribute to new business generation and thought leadership What Were Looking For1015 years experience in project/commercial managementChartered status (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, MICE, CIBSE, APM)First-class or 2:1 degree in a relevant disciplineStrong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, and JCT contractsDemonstrated success leading teams on high-value construction or infrastructure projectsClear communicator with confident leadership and client-facing abilityWillingness and ability to travel internationally as part of the role Why Join Us?Be part of a respected consultancy with a strong UK and international presenceLead a talented, ambitious team on high-impact, multi-sector projectsExcellent autonomy, leadership growth, and commercial responsibilityCompetitive salary up to 90,000 + flexible benefits