GSC Executives are partnering with a leading global consultancy, looking to upskill their construction management division. We are keen to speak to Project Leaders with extensive major project experience, to deliver national healthcare projects.
The Project Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and successful delivery of major projects or programmes. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and leading multidisciplinary project teams. The Project Director acts as the senior interface with the client, providing strategic advice, managing project governance, and ensuring commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide overall leadership for large or complex projects and programmes.
• Define project objectives, success criteria, and delivery strategies.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Ensure delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Establish effective project management systems, governance, and reporting structures. Client & Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives.
• Provide strategic advice and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve high-level issues. Commercial & Financial Management • Manage overall project financial performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
• Ensure effective procurement strategies and contract management.
• Monitor commercial risks and opportunities. Risk & Governance
• Establish project governance frameworks.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Implement change control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, health and safety, and environmental standards. Team Leadership
• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide mentoring and professional development for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
• Ensure clear communication and accountability across project teams. Business Development
• Support new business opportunities and client growth.
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and strategic pursuits.
• Strengthen client relationships and promote company services.
Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership of complex project teams and major programmes.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Professional accreditation (such as chartered status) is often preferred.
Please apply to this ad with your CV or email to arrange a confidential chat.