Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a growing project management consultancy to recruit a Project Director to support the leadership and delivery of major capital projects.
This Project Director role offers a competitive salary, clear leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape teams, win work, and deliver high‑profile projects within a business experiencing strong growth.
Responsibilities
Within the role you will:
* Lead the delivery of cost management services across the full project lifecycle
* Work closely with Regional Directors to manage and grow high‑performing teams
* Oversee feasibility estimates, cost planning, procurement, tendering and post‑contract services
* Take accountability for the successful and profitable delivery of multiple projects
* Manage senior client relationships and act as a key account lead
* Lead major bids and contribute to business development and work‑winning activities
* Support recruitment and team growth aligned with business needs
* Provide leadership, mentoring and development for Senior Managers, Managers and junior staff
* Ensure commercial performance, including fee tracking, forecasting and profitability
* Drive quality, consistency and continuous improvement across project delivery
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or similar
* Chartered status (RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience
* 10+ years' experience within a consultancy environment
* Proven experience delivering the full spectrum of cost management services
* Demonstrated ability to win work and manage profitable project delivery
* Experience managing teams, client accounts and internal project finances
* Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and leadership skills
Personal skills
The Project Director role would suit someone who is:
* A strong leader with the ability to build and develop high‑performing teams
* Commercially astute with a focus on profitability and growth
* Confident managing senior client relationships and key accounts
* Strategic in thinking, with the ability to influence and drive business decisions
* Proactive, adaptable and capable of operating at both strategic and delivery levels
* Passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of professionals
Salary and benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Bonus scheme reviewed annually, up to 10%
* Structured competency matrix to support career development and progression
* Matched 5% pension scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Private healthcare (Vitality)
* Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home (site visits excluded)
* Group incentive days and team events
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.
We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.
Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.
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