EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 1H 14M
Growing Consultancies 024: Consultancy Leadership Done Properly | David Watts of Childerstone Project Management Ep24
from Pegasus Radio · host Paul Micallef
In this week’s episode of Growing Consultancies, I sit down with David Watts, Managing Director of Childerstone Project Management.David shares his view on how a modern consultancy should be built and led. Childerstone have grown quickly, and it is not by accident. It comes down to leadership, culture and doing the simple things properly.We discuss:Developing people properly and investing in future leadersWhy it is healthy to be comfortable with people moving onBuilding a senior leadership team you genuinely trustCreating a consultancy culture that attracts high-quality professionals Why hiring good people and looking after them still winsDelivering consistently for clients in a competitive construction marketWhat stands out in this conversation is David’s calm confidence. He understands that not everyone will stay with a business forever, and he is comfortable with that. Instead of trying to hold people back, he focuses on creating an environment where his talented team can thrive while they are there.Childerstone’s growth reflects that approach. They work on strong projects, employ strong people, and keep the model simple. It is amazing how many consultancies forget that the fundamentals still matter.If you are working in construction project management, cost consultancy, or thinking about leadership in the built environment, there are some real lessons in this episode.David Watts LinkedIn Childerstone Project Management#GrowingConsultancies #QuantitySurveyor #ProjectManagement #ConstructionIndustry #CostConsultancy #BuiltEnvironment #ConstructionCareers #ConsultancyLeadership #ProjectManager #UKConstruction
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In this week’s episode of Growing Consultancies, I sit down with David Watts, Managing Director of Childerstone Project Management.David shares his view on how a modern consultancy should be built and led. Childerstone have grown quickly, and it is not by accident. It comes down to leadership, culture and doing the simple things properly.We discuss:Developing people properly and investing in future leadersWhy it is healthy to be comfortable with people moving onBuilding a senior leadership team you genuinely trustCreating a consultancy culture that attracts high-quality professionals Why hiring good people and looking after them still winsDelivering consistently for clients in a competitive construction marketWhat stands out in this conversation is David’s calm confidence. He understands that not everyone will stay with a business forever, and he is comfortable with that. Instead of trying to hold people back, he focuses on creating an environment where his talented team can thrive while they are there.Childerstone’s growth reflects that approach. They work on strong projects, employ strong people, and keep the model simple. It is amazing how many consultancies forget that the fundamentals still matter.If you are working in construction project management, cost consultancy, or thinking about leadership in the built environment, there are some real lessons in this episode.David Watts LinkedIn Childerstone Project Management#GrowingConsultancies #QuantitySurveyor #ProjectManagement #ConstructionIndustry #CostConsultancy #BuiltEnvironment #ConstructionCareers #ConsultancyLeadership #ProjectManager #UKConstruction
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