Project Director

National Projects | Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Up to 50% Bonus + Unlimited Holiday

A rapidly growing specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead and develop its project delivery function as the business continues to expand across the UK.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced operational leader with a background in M&E, construction or specialist contracting who has successfully delivered complex projects, led high-performing teams and driven commercial performance.

Working closely with the executive team, you'll take ownership of a growing project portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably whilst continuing to strengthen client relationships and develop the delivery team.

This is an opportunity to influence the direction of a business that is investing heavily in its people, systems and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of multiple projects across the UK.
• Manage and develop Project Managers, Contracts Managers and wider delivery teams.
• Take ownership of programme performance, commercial outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Commercial, Pre-Construction and Technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, resource planning and overall business performance.
• Support the continued growth of the business through strong leadership and strategic decision making.

Candidate

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Director, Operations Director, Contracts Director or senior operational leader within M&E, construction or specialist contracting.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects and leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for programme, cost and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Strong client-facing experience and the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Experience delivering projects within M&E, Building Services, Fire & Security, Infrastructure or a comparable construction environment.

Package

• Excellent basic salary.
• Car Allowance.
• Up to 50% annual bonus.
• Unlimited annual leave.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term pipeline of secured work.
• Genuine opportunity to influence business strategy and shape the future growth of the delivery function