A leading national property consultancy is entering an exciting phase of growth within its Infrastructure division, and is partnering exclusively with Joshua Robert on this retained search assignment.
Following sustained expansion and recent team changes, the business is seeking a Partner to lead its South West Advisory and Land Assembly Team and support the next stage of development.
This is a rare opportunity to take leadership of an established 15+ person team, while shaping its future structure, performance and market positioning.
The successful candidate will:
- Take ownership of a growing regional business unit
- Lead a team across multiple locations
- Drive operational performance and profitability
- Play a key role in strengthening market presence
This is not simply a leadership role. It is an opportunity to build, evolve and lead a business within a business, supported by the autonomy of a partnership structure.
The Importance of the Role
As the business grows, this role is critical to keeping the South West team performing at a high level while supporting broader strategic goals.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day leadership, team performance, and client delivery, while enabling senior leadership to focus on wider growth and market expansion.
Key Highlights
- Leadership of a 15+ person regional Advisory and Land Assembly Team
- Significant growth opportunity across infrastructure markets
- High level of autonomy within a partnership structure
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
- Opportunity to shape team structure, processes and performance
Core Responsibilities
- Leading operational delivery across the South West team
- Managing and developing a multi-disciplinary team
- Driving improvements in performance and profitability
- Supporting recruitment and team growth
- Strengthening client relationships and market presence
- Improving systems, processes and ways of working
- Delivering across major infrastructure projects
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring the leadership capability required to manage and grow a high-performing team, alongside the commercial mindset to drive business performance.
- Strong leadership experience within infrastructure, land, or property consultancy
- Proven ability to manage and develop teams
- Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivery
- Experience working with infrastructure or energy clients
- Ability to build and maintain senior client relationships
- Confidence operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Most importantly, the individual will demonstrate ambition to grow a business, credibility as a leader, and a drive to improve performance and outcomes.
Why Join
This consultancy offers something increasingly rare: the opportunity to combine entrepreneurial freedom with the backing of an established national business.
As a partnership, individuals are trusted to take ownership, make decisions, and shape their business area.
- Leadership role within a respected national consultancy
- Genuine autonomy to run and grow a business unit
- Clear pathway to progress within the Partnership
- Opportunity to influence strategy, people and performance
- Exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects
Leadership & Culture
This business has built its success on a culture of accountability, collaboration, and ambition. The partnership structure creates an environment where individuals take ownership of their work, are encouraged to contribute ideas, and work collaboratively across teams and sectors — with a strong focus on people development, cross-sector collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits Snapshot
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- £6,000 car allowance
- 30 days annual leave + flexible benefits
- Private healthcare and pension
- Strong wellbeing and development support
Application Process
This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Josh Powell at Joshua Robert as part of a retained search assignment. All applications and expressions of interest should be directed to Josh Powell at Joshua Robert.
Direct approaches to the client organisation may be redirected accordingly.