Project Director - Construction

Location: Derbyshire (with UK travel)

A fast-growing, award-winning UK business is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead multiple construction projects (interiors/retrofit/fit-out) of varying values from concept to completion, as well as the wider Project Management department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that’s making a genuine impact in the built environment, delivering crucial compliance, safety, and quality for clients nationwide.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for the oversight and full delivery of a portfolio of projects across your project management team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll take the lead in client relationships, manage direct labour and subcontractors, and oversee all aspects of safety, compliance, and process adherence. You will work closely with the Pre-Construction and Client Relationships teams to take projects seamlessly from inception to delivery and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage valuations, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and cost control.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships, resolving issues promptly.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers.
• Oversee quality control, audits, and certification.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal processes.
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors, and procurement effectively.
• Promote and oversee the enforcement of health and safety standards on sites.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in construction project management, ideally within main contracting or interiors/fit-out/retrofit/building fabric FM etc.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams and suppliers effectively.
• First-class communication and client-facing abilities.
• Relevant industry qualifications (BM Trada desirable).

Why Join?

• Competitive salary with bonus potential up to 50% of base.
• Unlimited holiday allowance.
• Private medical cover and pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentoring.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture with regular team events.
• Cycle to work scheme and family-friendly policies.

If you’re ready to take the lead on exciting projects and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.