Major Projects Director

Our client is seeking a Major Projects Director to provide strategic leadership across complex capital programmes within the airport, buildings and rail sectors. This permanent role will focus on business growth, major pursuits, client relationships and the successful delivery of high-value projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify regional growth markets and align sector activity with wider business strategy
Develop and deliver regional sector plans, commercial priorities and growth objectives
Lead major pursuits for national clients across capital programmes and frameworks
Drive revenue, profit, work-winning and team growth targets across the sector
Build and maintain strategic client relationships, using market insight to maximise opportunities
Champion the organisation's brand through industry engagement, thought leadership and professional events
Lead business development activity, bids and strategic account planning
Collaborate with sector, service and business leaders to share intelligence and develop innovative solutions
Set high standards for service delivery, continuous improvement and best-practice sharing
Support the development of emerging leaders and strengthen marketing collateral for client engagement

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in a senior leadership role within major projects, infrastructure or the built environment
Successful track record of leading major pursuits for national clients across capital programmes and frameworks
Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary consultancy or project teams
Strong understanding of the airport, buildings and rail sectors, including market trends and client priorities
Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop colleagues
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business development, work winning and strategic account management
Knowledge of competitors, market differentiators and opportunities for sustainable business growth
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Chartered status with the APM or a similar professional qualification

Benefits:

Opportunity to lead high-profile and complex projects across major infrastructure and buildings sectors
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Flexible and remote working options
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Support for work-life balance, including options relating to working patterns and annual leave
If you are an accomplished Major Projects Director with the leadership, commercial and strategic expertise to support continued growth across the airport, buildings and rail sectors, apply now to take the next step in your career