Project Director – Major Infrastructure
Contract: Permanent, PAYE
Location: West London
We’re looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of a major infrastructure scheme in West London. This is a senior leadership role responsible for full project lifecycle performance across safety, programme, commercial, quality, people and client engagement.
What We’re Looking For:
* 20+ years’ experience in construction and major infrastructure delivery.
* Proven track record managing projects £50m+ from a direct delivery standpoint.
* Experience working in controlled environments, ideally including airport infrastructure.
* Strong background in FRC and structural steel delivery.
* Solid commercial acumen — contractual understanding, forecasting, budgeting.
* Ability to build, lead and mentor large project teams (SPMs, PMs, CMs).
* Excellent client management and stakeholder communication skills.
* Experience across both Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors preferred.
* Professional qualification (CEng, MCIOB, MAPM, RICS) is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the project team to ensure safe, timely and profitable delivery.
* Oversee engineering methodology, buildability, value engineering and temporary works considerations.
* Ensure project controls, reporting and governance are robust and adhered to.
* Drive commercial performance and support the commercial team in achieving best outcomes.
* Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
* Support pre-construction activities including planning, methodology and bid interviews.
* Champion best practice, team development, innovation and continuous improvement.
* Uphold company values across responsibility, integrity, teamwork and excellence.
Why Join?
You’ll be taking a prominent leadership position within a well-established engineering and construction business known for delivering some of the UK’s most complex and challenging projects. This role offers autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape a major scheme from inception to completion.