Project Director

Overview

Project Director — Kilnbridge

Locations:
South West or London. Multiple vacancies.

Kilnbridge is the UK's leading structures specialist, delivering complex engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. We cover the full lifecycle of a structure—from design to build, adaptation, repair and protection—with four specialist operational businesses forming One Kilnbridge. We are purpose-led, focused on a sustainable and resilient future, and committed to safety, quality and technical excellence. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

If you want to make a meaningful impact, grow your career and join a team that values expertise and forward thinking, we’d love to hear from you.

• Lead the successful delivery of allocated projects, ensuring excellence across safety, quality, programme, commercial performance and people leadership.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams—Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Construction Managers—providing clarity, coaching and support to drive consistent, high-quality performance.
• Oversee engineering leadership, ensuring buildability, temporary works, value engineering and construction methodologies are robust, feasible and clearly communicated.
• Maintain strong project planning and control processes, ensuring monitoring and reporting systems inform proactive decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Build trusted, collaborative relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders, ensuring project expectations are understood, shared and achieved.
• Partner with pre-construction during tenders, contributing technical insights, planning, methodology and resourcing to shape compelling, competitive bids.
• Represent Kilnbridge at client interviews and presentations, acting as a visible ambassador for our capabilities, culture and values.
• Lead and support Commercial Teams, ensuring robust financial management, accurate record keeping and effective contract administration to maximise project outcomes.
• Ensure all project documentation is clear, compliant and supports commercial success, risk management and strong governance.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor and develop team members, conducting effective performance reviews and maintaining strong workforce and succession planning.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams and the wider business.

• Extensive experience directing complex, technical and high‑value construction projects, with a strong track record leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Deep knowledge of modern construction methods, engineering principles, temporary works, safety regulations and industry best practice.
• Strong commercial acumen including forecasting, budgeting, cost control and the ability to influence financial outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to engage at senior levels internally and externally.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships, resolve issues proactively and maintain calm, clear decision-making under pressure.
• Highly organised and analytical, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to right-first-time delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership capability—motivating teams, giving effective feedback, driving performance and supporting the development and mentoring of others.
• Ability to foster open communication, collaborative problem-solving, recognition of success and respectful working relationships.
• Assertiveness to intervene when unsafe or non-compliant work is observed, maintaining high standards of safety and engineering practice.
• Skilled in delegating effectively while empowering others and providing appropriate guidance.
• Proficient using MS Office with the ability to produce high-quality reporting and analysis.
• A relevant professional membership is desirable; a valid CSCS card is required.
• Alignment with Kilnbridge's values:
  Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

With major projects delivered across the UK—from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works—Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to…