Project Director

Location: South
Multiple Roles Available

We’re working on behalf of a well‑established, UK‑based specialist contractor to recruit Project Directors for a number of major, technically complex projects across the UK.

This contractor operates within highly regulated and challenging environments and has a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering and construction schemes safely, profitably and to a very high standard. Due to continued project awards and growth, they’re now strengthening their senior leadership team.

The Role

As Project Director, you’ll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of major projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring performance across safety, quality, programme, commercial outcomes and people leadership.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role, suited to individuals who enjoy technical challenge, client interaction and building strong, high‑performing project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of allocated projects from pre‑construction through to completion
• Lead and support Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Construction Managers
• Provide strong engineering and construction leadership, ensuring buildability, temporary works and methodologies are robust
• Maintain effective planning, reporting and control processes
• Build and manage strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support tender and pre‑construction activities, contributing to methodology, planning and resourcing
• Represent the business at client meetings, interviews and key presentations
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost, risk, forecasting and contract administration
• Ensure governance, compliance and documentation standards are maintained
• Recruit, mentor and develop senior project teams, supporting succession planning
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across projects

About You

• Proven experience operating at Project Director (or Senior Project Leadership) level on complex construction or engineering projects
• Strong background managing large, multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent understanding of modern construction methods, temporary works and safety legislation
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control and financial performance
• Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior clients and stakeholders
• Calm, decisive and solutions‑focused under pressure
• Strong people leader with experience developing and retaining high‑performing teams
• Valid CSCS card required; professional membership desirable

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high‑profile, technically challenging projects nationwide
• Long‑term pipeline of work and career progression at senior leadership level
• Competitive salary and package reflective of experience
• Supportive, well‑resourced project environment

If you’re a Project Director looking to step into a role with scale, challenge and longevity, or an experienced Senior Project Manager ready for that step, we’d be keen to have a confidential conversation.

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