Head of Manchester Office

Building Careers; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent consultancy in the UK is seeking a Head of Manchester Office to establish and lead a new office. You'll be responsible for setting up operational standards, delivering complex projects, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess chartered status and have a proven record in project delivery. This role offers competitive salary, performance rewards, and significant strategic influence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based rewards

Autonomy in decision-making

Qualifications

• Proven record in delivering large or complex projects.
• Knowledge of the Manchester/North West market.
• Experience managing budgets and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Establish the Manchester office, setting up culture and standards.
• Deliver complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop new business and expand local service offerings.
• Manage financial performance and P&L accountability.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)

Experience delivering complex projects

Business development skills

Leadership abilities

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered status in relevant field

Job description

The Company

We're working with an independent consultancy that has established itself as a trusted advisor across the North West and nationally. They provide specialist expertise in:

• Building Surveying
• Project Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Contract and Project Monitoring

Known for handling technically complex and high-value schemes, the business supports clients across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, higher education, commercial, industrial and specialist infrastructure. Their reputation is built on delivering tailored, professional advice with a strong emphasis on quality and client service.

The Next Chapter - Manchester

Having grown a strong platform in their existing locations, the firm is now embarking on the next stage of its journey: establishing a Manchester office.

The goal is to:

• Strengthen links with existing clients in the city region
• Tap into new sectors and opportunities emerging in Greater Manchester
• Build a local team that reflects the business's culture of professionalism, collaboration and technical excellence
• This new base will act as both a growth hub and a chance to shape the company's presence in one of the UK's most dynamic built‑environment markets.

The Role - Head of Manchester Office

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a Building Surveyor, Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take on the responsibility of setting up and growing a new office.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment of the Manchester office, setting up systems, team culture and operational standards
• Deliver and oversee complex, multi‑disciplinary projects across core sectors
• Develop new business, grow client relationships and expand the service offering locally
• Manage financial performance, including budget setting, forecasting and P&L accountability
• Recruit, mentor and develop a high‑performing local team
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards while driving innovation in service delivery

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or Project Management
• A proven track record of delivering large or complex projects across commercial, healthcare, education or industrial sectors
• Experience of business development and client relationship building, ideally with knowledge of the Manchester / North West market
• Leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and grow a team
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and profitability

What's on Offer

• The chance to lead and shape a brand‑new office with full backing from an established consultancy
• Real autonomy and influence in strategic decision‑making
• A strong pipeline of opportunities to develop in Manchester and beyond
• Competitive salary, performance‑based rewards and benefits.

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on or for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.