Job Description
Project Director – Major Civils Programme
Location: Derby
Contract: Permanent
Security Requirement: Must be eligible for high-level security clearance
Our client, a leading construction company in the UK, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Project Director to lead the delivery of a multi-year, £150m+ heavy civils and infrastructure programme in the Derby area.
The position is embedded with a Tier 1 subcontractor, taking ownership of a critical package of works within one of the UK’s most secure and technically complex infrastructure schemes.
This is a rare opportunity to work on a long-term, high-value project delivering £25–30 million per year in heavy civils works. The role demands a seasoned leader with a sharp operational focus, adept at navigating NEC Option E frameworks in a live, high-security setting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead full lifecycle delivery of heavy civils and enabling works, including excavation, deep drainage, utilities, substructures, and new infrastructure (bridges, haulage roads, access routes).
2. Oversee project mobilisation, planning, risk management, delivery oversight, and change control, ensuring excellence in safety, programme, and budget.
3. Impleme...