Overview
Job Title: Project Director
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire
Start Date: Sept 2025 onwards
Salary: c£110k+ (DOE) + competitive benefits package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension and performance bonus to 45%.
Company & Project: An award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor with a busy project pipeline are seeking to recruit an operational lead to join their Construction Delivery team. Our client is a well respected employer with a healthy secured order book for 2025/26, including several projects valued at c£60m+. You will lead a large team of 20+ across a selection of New Build projects at various stages in the project lifecycle, including joining the project at PCSA stage. The company is recognised for supporting their employees, with internal promotion/career development and encouragement of employee ideas and innovations. The business offers a market leading benefits package.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing teams through all project management functions for the project, from planning, design and financial management, through to practical construction delivery of the project.
* Lead projects of £50m+ as No.1 PM with strong pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills.
* Manage a team of 20+ staff across multiple New Build projects at various lifecycle stages, including joining at PCSA stage.
Previous experience in managing projects £50m+ as No1 PM is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills. A stable career history with Top 50 Main Contractors on projects from concept to completion is preferred.
Desirable Experience
* Previously held a Project Director or Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager position with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
* Experience delivering Construction projects £50m+ within sectors such as Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use.
* Originating from a Site Management or Engineering background, with a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB.
* Exceptional client facing and people management skills, experience in leading teams of ~20 staff, with solid knowledge of planning, design, commercial and construction delivery.
* Possible roles include Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Director, or Contracts Manager.
Qualifications & Skills
Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification (NVQ/HNC etc.). MCIOB status would be advantageous.
Application Process
If you would like more information on this Project Director position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV to Jess Quinn. Your CV will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.
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