Project Director – Commercial Fit-Out & Workplace Solutions
Location: Northampton or Leeds
Employment: Full-Time, Onsite
Are you a proven Project Director who can elevate project delivery standards and lead high-value workplace fit-out programmes end-to-end?
Our client, a fast-growing specialist in commercial fit-outs, workplace refurbishments, and warehouse/storage solutions (including automated systems), is seeking an exceptional Project Director to take ownership of project delivery, client experience, and operational excellence across the business.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, quality-led environment and can bring refined project governance, commercial discipline, and first-class client leadership.
The Opportunity
As Project Director, you will:
• Lead the successful delivery of all commercial fit-out and workplace projects across the UK
• Personally manage key, high-value or strategically critical projects
• Be the senior client interface – ensuring a seamless, professional experience from handover to completion
• Coach and develop a small project delivery team (with scope to grow)
• Drive continuous improvement across project systems, processes, subcontractor management, cost control and H&S compliance
• Strengthen commercial performance, delivery consistency, and client satisfaction
What You’ll Bring
• Significant and demonstrable experience leading complex fit-out or construction projects
• A refined, polished approach to client management and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrable track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage budgets, forecasting and contracts
• Proven leadership capability – developing teams, standards, and culture
• Deep understanding of construction delivery, CDM/H&S compliance, and subcontractor management
• Relevant Degree and/or professional project management accreditation (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) advantageous
The Type of Leader Who Will Thrive Here
This role suits a Project Director who is:
• Proactive – anticipates, solves, improves
• Passionate – takes pride in delivering exceptional results
• Principled – leads with integrity, accountability, and professionalism
Someone who sets the bar high, enhances culture, and instils delivery excellence across every project and partner.
Interested?
If you are a polished, commercially strong Project Director with a track record in delivering workplace fit-outs or storage/industrial space projects – we’d love to hear from you.