Overview
Projects Director - Corporate Accounts
Location: UK (London / South East focus, national remit)
Division: Project Professional Services
Mitie is looking for a Projects Director - Corporate Accounts to take ownership of a high‑profile, demanding portfolio of blue‑chip clients and help shape the future of our Projects and Professional Services offering. This is a genuinely senior role - combining strategic leadership, client gravitas, portfolio ownership and growth, not just project delivery. If you’re comfortable operating in ambiguity, influencing at Board and Executive level, and turning complex stakeholder environments into long‑term partnerships, this role will give you real scope to make your mark.
Responsibilities
We're not looking for someone who just likes things neatly defined. We're looking for someone who thrives when they aren't.
* Take full ownership of a portfolio of high‑value corporate clients, acting as the senior escalation point and trusted advisor
* Set direction and strategy across projects, programmes and people
* Provide clarity and leadership in a fast‑moving, matrixed and sometimes ambiguous environment
* Build trusted client relationships
* Operate confidently with Director, Exec and Board‑level stakeholders
* Navigate complex, political and fragmented client organisations
* Lead calm, constructive and credible strategic challenge when required
* Protect and enhance client brand, workplace experience and end‑user outcomes
* Oversee governance, commercial control, risk, safety and assurance across all projects
* Ensure compliance with CDM, statutory construction requirements and contractual frameworks (JCT / NEC)
* Champion consistent quality, sustainability and best‑in‑class delivery
* Lead a senior team of Heads of Projects (c. 3–4 direct reports, ~20+ indirect on key accounts)
* Create an environment for high performance, accountability and development
* Empower your team rather than defaulting to micromanagement
* Identify and convert opportunities for upsell and new work within existing accounts
* Provide SME input into bids, proposals and client opportunities
* Help shift the business from “doing the day job” to proactive, strategic growth
Qualifications
* Senior leadership experience delivering capital projects (£150k‑£15m) and programmes up to £100m
* Experience operating in corporate, professional services or regulated client environments
* Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to prioritise and say “no” when needed
* Proven ability to operate effectively in matrixed organisations
* Deep understanding of project governance, risk, health & safety and statutory compliance
* Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills
* Degree qualification (or equivalent experience); professional accreditation (APM, CIOB, RICS) advantageous
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