Job Title: Project Director Design & Build / Fit Out (Pre-Construction Focus)
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £80,000 £90,000 + Car Allowance + Medical + Bonus (negotiable for candidates with existing client contacts and ability to bring in work)
Company Overview:
Our client is part of a larger, well-established organisation with a dedicated business unit specialising in high-quality Design & Build (D&B) and fit out projects. This business unit delivers approximately £20m turnover annually, with project values typically ranging from £1.5m to £3m, though they have tendered for projects up to £12m.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Director from within the Design & Build or fit out sector to take a leadership role in the front-end, pre-construction phase of projects. This is a client-facing position focused on securing projects and ensuring a smooth transition to the delivery team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take project enquiries from the Business Development team through to contract signing.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their representatives.
* Strategise and develop winning approaches for tenders.
* Participate in and lead pitch presentations to clients.
* Organise and coordinate internal teams, including:
o Design team (for D&B projects)
o Commercial team
o Delivery team
* Liaise with the legal team to finalise and sign contracts.
* Oversee all pre-construction activities before handing projects over to the delivery team.
Project Profile:
* Typical project value: £1.5m £3m
* Larger tenders up to £12m
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven track record as a Project Director or senior pre-construction leader in the D&B or fit out sector.
* Strong client relationship management skills.
* Experience in competitive tendering and pitch presentations.
* Excellent coordination skills across multiple internal disciplines.
* Commercially astute with an understanding of contracts and legal processes.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Package & Benefits:
* Salary: £80,000 £90,000
* Car allowance
* Medical insurance
* Bonus scheme
* Negotiable package for candidates with strong industry contacts and the ability to bring in new business.
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