Project Director - Water Infrastructure Framework (Freelance)

Location: Southern Water Region Contract: Freelance / Outside IR35 Assessment Available Sector: Tier 1 Principal Contractor - Water & Civil Engineering Rate: Highly Competitive - Negotiable Day Rate

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a dynamic and strategic Project Director to provide comprehensive leadership and accountability across a significant, multi-project Water Infrastructure Framework. This is a high-profile freelance role with a leading Tier 1 Principal Contractor, focused on delivering efficiencies and continuous improvement throughout the framework's delivery cycle.

The ideal candidate is an engaging leader with a track record of successfully managing complex programs in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Director will have whole-life accountability for project success, focusing on:

Framework Delivery & Accountability: Provide whole-life oversight for project delivery, guiding schemes through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and final handover.

Commercial & Financial Performance: Drive and maintain commercial and financial performance, ensuring all projects deliver in line with rigorous budget and efficiency expectations.

Client Relationship & Collaboration: Establish and grow excellent, collaborative relationships with client teams (Southern Water) and communicate extensively with all stakeholders to achieve mutual...