Head of Project Management South-West

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Head of  Project Management – South West & Wales

JLL | Bristol | Director

The Opportunity

Lead JLL's Project Management practice across South West England and South Wales—a high-performing team of  4 professionals.

Why This Role Matters Now:

• Regional growth across higher education, life sciences, tech, and commercial development creating significant market opportunity
• Deliver landmark projects from £2m to £150m+ for major funds, developers, and occupiers with an established, enviable client portfolio
• Shape UK & Ireland strategy with genuine leadership authority reporting to Director  of PM UK & Ireland
• Build market dominance in one of the UK's fastest-growing commercial real estate markets

The Role

Drive Strategic Growth

• Develop and own a comprehensive growth strategy
• Lead business development,  pitches, and client acquisition across South West and Wales
• Cross-sell JLL's integrated services, maximising client value and revenue growth
• Build strategic partnerships with design teams, contractors, and industry bodies
• Be accountable for P&L profitability and growth

Own Client Relationships

• Manage key accounts with funds, developers, and major occupiers as trusted C-suite advisor
• Position JLL as the premier PM consultancy through proactive relationship management
• Actively network, build and develop client relationships

Lead Project Delivery

• Direct major new build and refurbishment projects (£2m–£150m+)
• Manage design teams, statutory approvals, contracts, budgets, programmes, and risk
• Implement change management, ensure successful close-out

Build High-Performing Teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop talent in Bristol and South-West
• Attract and retain top PM professionals, creating succession capability
• Foster culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Be an inspirational leader that influences internally and externally

Establish Market Leadership

• Represent JLL at industry events, conferences, and forums as recognized regional leader
• Drive thought leadership strengthening JLL's brand presence
• Leverage network to create business development opportunities

Champion Innovation

• Adopt AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to enhance project delivery
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across national PM network

Essential Requirements

Qualifications & Track Record

• MRICS or APM with extensive post-qualification experience  in  new build and major refurbishment
• £2m–£150m+ project delivery for funds, developers, and occupiers with proven client relationship management
• Business development success with demonstrable track record winning and growing strategic accounts
• Strong South-West market profile with established reputation and credibility in the region

Leadership & Network

• Proven team-building capability with track record leading high-performing regional teams
• Ability to attract, retain, and develop top PM talent with succession planning expertise
• Established network of industry contacts and relationships across Bristol/South-West market
• Evidence of thought leadership: speaking engagements, industry involvement, publications, or market presence

Commercial & Strategic Capability

• C-suite engagement with ability to influence senior stakeholders and act as trusted advisor
• Commercial acumen understanding profitability, pricing, and value creation
• Strategic thinking with capability to develop and execute regional growth strategies
• Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with autonomy, accountability, and driving change

Technical & Innovation

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, design management, procurement, and project controls
• Tech-forward approach embracing digital tools, AI-enabled platforms, and innovative methodologies
• Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Location

• Bristol-based with regular travel across South-West and Wales
• Hybrid working, minimum 3 days a week in the office

What We Offer

Leadership & Influence

• Genuine strategic authority contributing to UK & Ireland PM strategy with voice at national level
• Autonomy to shape regional direction, drive innovation, and establish market leadership
• Work on landmark schemes with leading clients across diverse, high-growth sectors

Career & Resources

• Clear progression pathways within global organization with access to cutting-edge tools and AI-enabled platforms
• Integration with specialist teams across JLL's full service offering
• Comprehensive professional development supporting continued growth

Rewards & Culture

• Competitive compensation and Total Rewards programme reflecting seniority, impact, and performance
• Flexible working approach with comprehensive parental transition support
• Entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where we succeed together and build lasting professional connections
• Thrive in a collaborative office culture with strong cross-selling opportunities and close working relationships across multiple business lines

Impact & Legacy

• Shape the regional market and build legacy through team development and client transformation
• Drive projects that transform communities and contribute to economic growth

About JLL

We are a global professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. At JLL, you'll innovate with the world's leading businesses, work on landmark projects, and achieve your ambitions through varied experiences and clear career progression.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We recruit, retain, reward, and develop all employees based on abilities and contributions. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible—please discuss any adjustments needed at any stage.

Location:

On-site –Bristol, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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