Director - Programme Advisory

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and construction consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Programme Advisory Director to lead their advisory services. This role involves driving strategic programme engagements, overseeing governance frameworks, and mentoring a team while offering insights to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in project delivery and stakeholder engagement. A degree in a relevant field is essential, along with relevant chartered qualifications. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Flexible working arrangements

Great Place to Work certified employer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme advisory, project delivery, or data analytics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on programme advisory commissions across infrastructure.
• Shape and oversee the implementation of programme governance and delivery frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Senior stakeholders, offering insight into business case development.

Skills

Programme advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business or related discipline

Chartered or professionally qualified (APM, RICS, PMI, or equivalent)

Tools

MSP

APM

PMI

PRINCE2

Job description

Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership on programme advisory commissions across infrastructure, and capital projects.
• Shape and oversee the implementation of programme governance, assurance, and delivery frameworks at portfolio and enterprise level.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Senior stakeholders, offering insight into business case development, investment planning, and benefits realisation.
• Lead and mentor of consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery and professional development.
• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting big and proposal development.
• Represent the consultancy at industry forum, influencing best practice in programme delivery and governance.
• Oversee complex programme reviews, health checks, and audits, providing clear recommendations to improve performance and mitigate risk.
• Work collaboratively with project management, cost consultancy, and technical teams to integrate advisory services into broader client offerings.

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.

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.

We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.