Director – Manufacturing Projects - CK3459366

Overview

Lead delivery and growth of large-scale manufacturing projects for a consultancy

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• programme performance
• innovation
• digital transformation
• client relationships
• business development

Tasks

This is a strategic leadership position that combines delivery oversight with business development and people management. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape solutions that respond to the challenges of modern manufacturing from automation and digital transformation to sustainability and energy resilience. As a Director specialising in Manufacturing Projects, you’ll lead major programmes and oversee project teams delivering world-class facilities for clients across the advanced manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and life sciences sectors. You’ll take responsibility for business growth, client relationships, and the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion ensuring quality, innovation, and commercial success at every stage. -Represent the business at industry events and within client forums, enhancing its market reputation -Mentor and develop senior project managers and associate-level colleagues -Lead the successful delivery of large-scale manufacturing and industrial projects across the UK -Drive innovation and promote best practice in project and programme management -Provide strategic direction, governance, and leadership across multiple project teams -Support business growth through strategic planning, bid leadership, and client engagement -Oversee programme performance in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and risk -Develop and maintain trusted client relationships at a senior level, securing repeat business and new opportunities

Requirements

• chartered
• nec contracts
• team leadership
• client management
• industrial projects
• degree

What You Bring

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Director to join a leading consultancy recognised for delivering exceptional results across complex, high-value manufacturing and industrial projects. You will be an established leader within the manufacturing or industrial built environment, capable of inspiring confidence and delivering results on complex, high-profile programmes. -Ability to travel nationally as required -Track record of leading multi-disciplinary project teams within a consultancy or client-side setting -Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to operate at board level -Strong technical and commercial understanding of construction and programme delivery -Experience with NEC contracts and programme governance -Chartered status (RICS, ICE, APM, CIOB, or equivalent) -Proven experience delivering major manufacturing, logistics, or industrial projects in the UK -Degree qualified in a technical, engineering, or project management discipline -Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and a collaborative leadership style

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Benefits

With flexible working, a clear progression pathway, and a culture that values expertise, collaboration, and integrity, this is an ideal role for an experienced Director seeking impact, influence, and long-term growth. £100,000 – £130,000 + Executive Package - Manchester (Hybrid Working, UK-Wide Travel Required)

About Kingsley

-Headquartered in Liverpool since its founding, it blends industry insight with recruitment know‑how. -It matches professionals across surveying, property management, and construction roles. -While broadening into international, interim, and executive search, its core remains aligned to the built environment. -Its consultants support project portfolios in asset and property management, commercial, residential, and housing association sectors. -Kingsley often handles niche roles in engineering, construction, surveying, and town planning for blue‑chip and start‑up clients. -The firm streamlines talent discovery across surveying, built environment, and construction.

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