Project Director

About The Role

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects, we are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the delivery of a flagship £150 million construction scheme for a leading UK main contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership Provide strategic and operational leadership for the successful delivery of a £150m construction project from pre-construction through to practical completion.




• Lead and coordinate all project functions including construction, engineering, commercial, planning, design management, and commissioning.




• Ensure project delivery aligns with company objectives, contractual obligations, and client expectations.




• Develop and implement robust project execution and delivery strategies.




• Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the senior representative for the business with the client, professional team, and external stakeholders.




• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.




• Lead senior project meetings, reporting processes, and governance reviews.




• Manage sensitive issues, risks, and disputes in a proactive and solutions-focused manner.




• Commercial & Contractual Management Take overall accountability for project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, margin protection, and cash flow.




• Work closely with the Commercial Director and project commercial team to manage procurement, subcontract packages, valuations, variations, and final accounts.




• Ensure effective administration of contract conditions under JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.




• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance.




• Programme & Construction Delivery Drive programme certainty and ensure key milestones and sectional completions are achieved.




• Oversee construction sequencing, logistics, and buildability strategies.




• Monitor project progress and performance against programme, cost, quality, and resource targets.




• Lead recovery planning where necessary and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery objectives.




• Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Champion a strong safety-first culture across the project and wider supply chain.




• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, company policies, and best practice standards.




• Promote behavioural safety, environmental sustainability, and quality excellence.




• Lead incident management, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.




• Team & Supply Chain Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing project team.




• Drive collaboration across internal departments and external supply chain partners.




• Support succession planning, mentoring, and professional development within the project team.




• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential Experience Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Lead delivering major projects valued £100m+ within a UK main contractor environment.




• Strong track record delivering large-scale commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects.




• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary delivery teams.




• Extensive knowledge of construction delivery methodologies, project controls, and risk management.




• Strong commercial awareness with experience administering major contracts.




• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.




• Qualifications Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.




• Chartered status desirable with organisations such as CIOB, RICS, or ICE.




• SMSTS certification essential.




• CSCS Black Card desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership




• Major project delivery




• Commercial acumen




• Client relationship management




• Contractual expertise




• Risk and programme management




• Team leadership and development




• Decision making under pressure




• Collaborative approach

Benefits

• The company offer an excellent salary, bonus and benefits package, and an environment offering progression and opportunity for further development.

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