Overview

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Job Title: Project Director

Location: Project sites across South of England

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 42

Responsibilities

• You’ll take ownership of one or more complex projects, leading them seamlessly from pre-construction through delivery to post-completion.
• You’ll inspire and guide multi-disciplinary teams, creating a collaborative culture that drives high performance.
• You’ll set and deliver project strategy, programming, and reporting, ensuring contractual, commercial, and operational goals are achieved.
• You’ll take the lead on commercial performance, partnering with surveyors and divisional managers to mitigate risk and unlock opportunity.
• You’ll uphold the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and compliance across every stage of delivery.
• You’ll develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and consultants, securing service excellence and repeat business.

Where you’ll be based

You’ll join our Central Region team, delivering a wide-ranging portfolio of high-value country projects, from £500k to £100m. Our work spans Grade I and II listed buildings, extensive refurbishments, contemporary new builds, sporting estates, boutique hotels, and grand manor houses. You’ll be based on-site at one of our prestigious projects, joining a warm and professional team known for their expertise, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

Knowledge and expertise

• You’ll have a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects (£20m+) from pre-construction through to completion.
• You’ll demonstrate advanced programming and planning expertise, with confident use of industry software such as Power Project.
• You’ll bring strong contractual knowledge, particularly with JCT contracts, and the ability to manage risk and opportunity at a strategic level.
• You’ll apply extensive commercial expertise, including experience in complex procurement, change control, and cost reporting.
• You’ll possess deep technical understanding of both traditional and modern construction methods, including conservation and heritage projects.
• You’ll showcase exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a history of mentoring, motivating, and developing high-performing teams.

Seniority and employment details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction

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