Manchester-headquartered consultancy Walker Sime has announced the appointment of Peter Jackson as their new UK Director of Project Management. With more than three decades of experience in the industry, Jackson brings an exceptional level of expertise and leadership to this multi-disciplinary firm.
This newly created senior role has been designed to enhance and expand Walker Sime’s project management services. Jackson, who has held key leadership roles at Atkins Realis and Turner & Townsend, is known for his ability to deliver complex projects while successfully leading large teams.
Throughout his career, Jackson has worked on numerous large-scale, intricate projects. Most notably, he spearheaded the Government Hub Programme for HMRC, managing the development of 13 commercial office spaces across the UK.
His expertise extends to town centre regeneration, having played an instrumental role in the redevelopment of Urmston and Chorlton. Additionally, Jackson has worked with extensive teams of project managers, quantity surveyors, and building surveyors across a range of sectors and in collaboration with various local authorities in the North West.
“The reliability, expertise, and personal touch that Walker Sime is known for really appealed to me,” said Jackson. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside several members of the team over the years and have always been impressed by the quality of their work and their collaborative approach.”
He also expressed enthusiasm for upholding the reputation and brand that Walker Sime has built over the past 25 years, a milestone the consultancy celebrated in 2024.
Jackson will collaborate closely with Cathy Palmer, Walker Sime’s Director of Regeneration Delivery, focusing on regeneration-led real estate projects. His extensive expertise will align with the government’s ambitious target to deliver 1.5 million new homes, making his contribution especially significant.
“Delivering transformative projects that improve people’s lives is what motivates me,” Jackson added. “Having lived in the North West for most of my life, I am deeply invested in the region and look forward to contributing to Walker Sime’s impactful work in this area.”
Walker Sime operates from offices in Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds. The firm specialises in project management, quantity surveying, employers agent, bills of quantities, and regeneration and infrastructure services.
