Project Director

Description

• Monitor project and industry trends, proactively recommending adjustments to maintain competitiveness and meet evolving client needs.
• Lead, develop and motivate project teams, promoting a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Lead or support contract negotiations, claims management and commercial reviews in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for growth and innovation within projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, legal, health, safety, environmental and governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote positive industrial relations, workforce wellbeing and diversity and inclusion across the project teams.
• Facilitate effective communication across project, commercial and support functions to maintain transparency and coordination.
• Implement and support strategic plans and objectives set by the Business Unit Managing Director and Regional Director.
• Oversee resource planning, allocation and project scheduling to optimize efficiency and successful delivery.
• Take full accountability for the successful operational delivery, financial performance and risk management of assigned projects.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of construction regulations, health & safety, environmental standards and governance frameworks.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health & safety certification required .  Relevant training in project leadership, contract management, commercial risk and project controls.
• Skilled negotiator and effective in conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading and developing diverse, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret project data to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
• High emotional intelligence with experience in managing industrial relations and fostering positive work environments.
• Experience in sustainable construction and environmental management practices
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of digital construction technologies, BIM and innovation trends in construction.
• Strong operational and commercial acumen, including budget management and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with EU and national regulatory frameworks, including pay transparency and labour laws.
• Proven leadership experience managing medium to large-scale construction or infrastructure projects with demonstrated successful delivery.

Benefits

• Professional and Educational development
• Enhanced parental leave
• 26 days holiday ( option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Travel expenses
• Competitive mileage rate
• Competitive Salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance