Director of Projects - Construction Project Management
Location: Manchester
We're working with a respected construction business experiencing rapid growth across a diverse range of projects, including Entertainment space, Logistics, Utilities, Residential and Leisure.
They're looking for an experienced Director of Projects to lead a team of Project Managers while remaining hands-on with key projects. An excellent opportunity to take a leadership role and help shape the future of a growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
Oversee project delivery across multiple sectors, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high standards.
Provide commercial and contractual guidance (JCT essential; NEC advantageous) and support risk management.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and drive business development initiatives.
Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to support growth and continuous improvement.
Leadership Qualities:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
People-focused, commercially aware, and comfortable in a growing business environment.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with performance-linked bonus.
Benefits including private medical, group life, 25-30 days annual leave, and your birthday off.
Strong operational support including Finance, Executive Assistance, Operations, and People & Culture.
Next Steps
As soon as we receive your application, Joanna Collett, our Surveying and Project Management recruiter, will contact you to discuss the opportunity and provide details about the client