Project Director

Your new company
A well-established main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, design-led developments across the UK. The business has a robust pipeline of work in Edinburgh, particularly within the residential, hotel, mixed-use and commercial sectors, and is known for its collaborative culture, repeat clients and long-term approach to project delivery.

Your new role
As Project Director, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of several concurrent schemes in Edinburgh. You will provide strategic leadership across project teams, ensuring programmes, commercial performance, quality and health & safety standards are consistently achieved. The role will involve close liaison with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders, as well as mentoring Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, while contributing to pre-construction, procurement strategy and business planning.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a proven senior construction leader with extensive experience delivering complex, high-value projects for a main contractor. A strong background in managing multiple schemes simultaneously is essential, along with demonstrable expertise across JCT and/or design and build contracts. You will be commercially astute, client-facing and comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a forward-thinking contractor with a secure and ambitious pipeline of work in Edinburgh. The role offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, long-term career progression and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping major city developments. This is a senior leadership position offering both autonomy and influence within a stable and respected organisation.

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