Project Director – Major Projects

Overview

In this role you will lead a portfolio of major education projects in London, owning overall programme, quality, safety and commercial performance. You will shape project governance, risk, and client relationships while guiding project directors and site teams. You’ll collaborate with commercial, design and pre-construction teams to drive operating excellence and contribute to the London business strategy. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity within a top-tier contractor, offering long-term impact and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of major education projects across London
• Oversee programme, quality, safety and commercial performance
• Lead and develop Project Directors, Project Managers and site teams
• Oversee project governance, risk and contractual compliance
• Build senior relationships with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners
• Collaborate with commercial, design and pre-construction teams
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Contribute to the wider strategy and growth of the London business

Key requirements

• Significant experience with a Tier 1 or major main contractor
• Strong track record delivering major education/school projects
• Experience leading multiple complex projects or a substantial project portfolio
• Excellent understanding of programme, risk and commercial performance
• Presence and credibility to operate with senior clients and at board level
• Demonstrable ability to build, motivate and lead high-performing teams
• Strong communication, judgement and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience delivering projects through public-sector frameworks (desirable)

• leadership and people leadership
• clear communication
• stakeholder management
• programme management
• risk management
• commercial performance

…