We're looking for an experienced Project Director to join our East West Rail team, based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. This is a high profile opportunity to lead the delivery of East West Rail Surveys Phase 2, a £90m programme delivered over 12-14 months.
You’ll take full leadership and accountability for the end‑to‑end delivery of this nationally significant rail infrastructure project, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is central to Kier’s long‑term strategy, supporting excellence across the programme and strengthening our position for future opportunities in civils and stations delivery., Hours: 45 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As Project Director, you’ll lead a high‑performing, integrated delivery team while building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with East West Railway Company and key stakeholder partners to drive successful outcomes across the programme.
Your day to day will include:
* Leading all phases of Surveys Phase 2 delivery, ensuring full contractual, programme, cost and quality compliance
* Building and nurturing a high‑performing team culture with clarity of roles and collaborative ways of working
* Acting as primary point of contact for the client, ensuring proactive communication and strong customer care
* Leading commercial and finance strategies, including robust financial management and cost control across all workstreams
* Championing a collaborative culture that integrates SHEQ support with delivery, ensuring teams are safe and responsible
Qualifications
* Brings significant senior leadership experience within Tier 1 organisations, delivering complex, high‑value major infrastructure programmes
* Has a strong track record of operating at a senior, client‑facing level, effectively managing relationships across regulated, multi‑stakeholder environments
* Demonstrates deep expertise in construction methodologies, programme governance and the commercial delivery of major infrastructure schemes
* Holds a degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline
* Champions wellbeing, inclusion and high‑performance culture, fostering environments where diverse perspectives and leadership behaviours thrive, Disability Confident
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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