Peter Jackson Joins Walker Sime as UK Director of Project Management

PR Fire Limited.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Manchester is seeking a dynamic leader to enhance their project management services. This exciting role involves overseeing complex projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and contributing to significant regeneration initiatives that aim to improve community living. With a focus on delivering transformative projects, the ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience to drive impactful change in the region. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values expertise and a personal touch, and be part of a mission to create a lasting positive impact on the North West.

Qualifications

• Over 30 years of experience in project management and leadership.
• Expertise in managing large-scale, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Expand and strengthen project management services at the firm.
• Work on regeneration-led real estate initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Team Management

Regeneration Expertise

Job description

Peter Jackson Joins Walker Sime as UK Director of Project Management

Press Release: January 22, 2025

MANCHESTER, UK. January 22nd, 2024 - Manchester-based Walker Sime has announced the appointment of Peter Jackson as their new UK Director of Project Management. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the multi-disciplinary consultancy.

He has joined in a newly created senior role to expand and strengthen the project management service at the firm. Having held senior positions at Atkins Realis and Turner & Townsend, Jackson has a track record of delivering complex projects and leading teams to success.

Jackson's extensive experience includes managing large-scale, complex projects. He led the Government Hub Programme for HMRC, overseeing the delivery of 13 new commercial office spaces across the UK.

He brings significant expertise in town centre regeneration, having worked on high-profile schemes in Urmston and Chorlton. Additionally, he has worked extensively with large teams of project managers, quantity surveyors, and building surveyors across various sectors and with different local authorities in the North West.

“The reliability, expertise, and personal touch that Walker Sime is known for really appealed to me,” he said. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside several members of the team over the years and have always been impressed by the quality of their work and their collaborative approach.”

Jackson will work closely with Cathy Palmer, Walker Sime’s Director of Regeneration Delivery, on regeneration-led real estate initiatives. These efforts align with the government’s ambitious plans to build 1.5 million homes, an area where his expertise will be invaluable.

“Delivering transformative projects that improve people’s lives is what motivates me,” he shared. “Having lived in the North West for most of my life, I am deeply invested in the region and look forward to contributing to Walker Sime’s impactful work in this area.”

Walker Sime has offices in Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool and specialises in quantity surveying, project management, bills of quantities, employers agent plus regeneration and infrastructure services.