Senior / Executive Consultant & Client-Side Advisor

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consultancy is seeking a Senior / Executive Consultant to advise clients in the public sector on capital grant funding projects. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £125,000 annually. The successful candidate will manage project teams, provide tailored advisory services, and engage with key stakeholders. Strong communication and analytical skills, along with experience in construction consultancy, are essential. Join a company committed to professional development and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship

Networking opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in providing consultancy advice to clients.
• Ability to engage key stakeholders and build relationships.
• Methodical approach to complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to deliver top-class advisory services.
• Manage specific workstreams within multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide tailored advice to grant recipients for construction delivery.

Skills

Ambition and responsibility

Experience delivering construction projects

Strong public sector knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Analytical approach

Problem solving and financial skills

ICT proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Chartered MRICS (MRICS)

Project management qualification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Senior / Executive Consultant - Client-Side Advisor

Location: Nottingham or Birmingham, England. Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week from home; on site at Midlands offices or client sites as required. Salary £100,000 - £125,000 per year. Permanent, full-time. Closes 02 Mar 2026. Reference 3066063280. Sector: Public Sector Advisory within Further Education. Job level: Adviser. Specialism: HR / Training.

About Gleeds

Gleeds is a global construction consultancy providing impartial advice across the built environment, supporting clients through site acquisition to project completion. We offer insights across sectors to maximise value from assets and deliver results for clients.

What we do

Our Public Sector Advisory team helps clients make and implement informed decisions. Services include but are not limited to:

• Policy reviews
• Estate and delivery strategy formulation
• Options appraisals
• Viability assessments / VFM reviews
• Business case review and drafting (Green Book and local arrangements)
• Support to Grant Funders
• Programme Management Office

Role purpose

We are seeking a Senior / Executive Consultant to support the wider team and development of our services based in Nottingham or Birmingham. There is an immediate consultancy requirement with a major grant funder to provide advice to organisations receiving capital grant funding for façade remediation projects. You will provide targeted client-side guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to deliver a top-class Advisory service meeting client requirements
• Manage and deliver a specific workstream or task within a multidisciplinary team
• Engage with key client stakeholders and external parties; build and maintain relationships
• Produce innovative solutions and client-facing presentations
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement
• Support Business Unit Directors in achieving objectives
• Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Manage self and others to deliver high-quality, profitable service

Responsibilities for the consultancy role with major grant funder

• Coordinate with grant funder operations and commercial teams
• Provide tailored advice to grant recipients for construction delivery
• Advise on project team setup, procurement, risk, and controls
• Conduct capability, capacity and risk assurance reviews
• Offer guidance on project management tools and KPIs
• Support timely project progression and value for money
• Perform diagnostic reviews to identify risks and blockers
• Undertake project audits and risk mitigation
• Monitor progress and report to grant funders
• Execute services in line with KPIs

What you get as a Gleeds team member

• Opportunities for career development and qualifications
• Networking to grow your personal brand and industry understanding
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
• Competitive salary with reviews for potential increases
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
• Global travel scholarship for international experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Volunteering opportunities
• Strong support from central teams; recognised as a gold standard investor in people

What we are looking for

• Ambition and willingness to take responsibility
• Experience delivering construction projects
• Strong knowledge of the public sector and its challenges
• Experience providing consultancy advice to clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Methodical, analytical approach and ability to absorb complex information
• Strong problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• ICT proficiency with MS Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
• Ability to embody Gleeds values

Desirable attributes

• Experience with façade remediation projects in residential sectors
• Knowledge of Building Safety Regulator and gateway processes
• Experience with grant-funded projects

Qualifications

• Project management qualification beneficial
• Chartered MRICS (MRICS)
• Chartered Project Professional (APM)

About us

Gleeds is committed to supporting the public sector and delivering outstanding results for clients. We value professionalism, excellence, and innovation, with a culture that supports career growth and a diverse, supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. We support work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Notes

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