Huntsman Consult
Head of Principal Design & CDM - Consultancy
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About the Role
As part of an ambitious strategic growth plan, Huntsman are supporting a leading UK Consultancy to appoint a Lead Director to drive the continued growth of their CDM and Principal Designer service based in London.
This is a senior, commercially focused appointment for an individual who can combine market knowledge, client relationships and business development capability with a strong technical understanding of CDM and Principal Designer services.
Responsibilities
- Take a leading role in defining and executing the growth strategy for the service across the London market.
- Develop and execute the strategic growth plan for the London CDM and Principal Designer service.
- Identify, develop and win new business opportunities and leverage an established network of clients, developers, investors, contractors and professional advisers.
- Build long term senior level client relationships and position the business as a trusted strategic adviser.
- Lead pitches, tenders and client presentations and identify opportunities to grow the service across existing client accounts and new markets.
- Provide commercial and strategic leadership to the London team and work closely with the wider leadership team to develop the firm's overall CDM and Principal Designer proposition.
- Support the continued recruitment, development and growth of the team as the service expands.
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Necessary Experience
- Likely to suit an experienced Partner, Director or senior Associate Director who has already demonstrated the ability to develop a market, win work and build strong client relationships.
- Strong track record in CDM, Principal Designer or wider construction health and safety consultancy.
- Established network across the London property and construction market, with demonstrable experience of winning new business and generating revenue.
- Strong senior level client relationships and the commercial confidence to identify opportunities and convert them into instructions.
- Experience leading and developing teams, alongside strong knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 and the Principal Designer role.
- Experience working for a Consultancy or similar.
Opportunity
This is a role for someone who wants to build something. The business has a clear strategic ambition for its CDM and Principal Designer offering, and this individual will have a significant influence on how that strategy is delivered in London.
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You will have the platform, brand and wider multidisciplinary capability of an established consultancy behind you, while having the opportunity to shape the market strategy, develop key relationships, win new work and build the team around that growth.
Salary
Salary is dependant on level and up to £150,000 plus benefits.
How to Apply
If you are a commercially driven CDM or Principal Designer professional with a strong London network and a proven ability to win work, this could be an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the next stage of a growing service line.
If you are interested, please contact James Waissel via email - james@huntsmanconsult.com or alternatively please call me on 07554884592
Note
Due to the high number of applicants at this moment in time, only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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