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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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