Director of Project Delivery Scotland

SF Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Director for a construction firm in Edinburgh. You will lead multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time and on budget while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in construction project management and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, private medical cover, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Private medical cover

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in construction project management, ideally within main contracting.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage valuations, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and cost control.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships, resolving issues promptly.

Skills

Construction project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Quality control

Education

Relevant industry qualifications (BM Trada desirable)

Job description

Overview

Project Director - Construction
Location: Edinburgh (with national travel)

A fast-growing, award-winning UK business is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead multiple construction projects (interiors/retrofit/fit-out) of varying values from concept to completion, as well as the wider Project Management department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that's making a genuine impact in the built environment, delivering crucial compliance, safety, and quality for clients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage valuations, forecasting, purchasing decisions, and cost control.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships, resolving issues promptly.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers.
• Oversee quality control, audits, and certification.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal processes.
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors, and procurement effectively.
• Promote and oversee the enforcement of health and safety standards on sites.

What You\'ll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in construction project management, ideally within main contracting or interiors/fit-out/retrofit/building fabric FM etc.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams and suppliers effectively.
• First-class communication and client-facing abilities.
• Relevant industry qualifications (BM Trada desirable).

Why Join?

• Competitive salary with bonus potential up to 50% of base.
• Private medical cover and pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentoring.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture with regular team events.
• Cycle to work scheme and family-friendly policies.

If you\'re ready to take the lead on exciting projects and make a lasting impact, we\'d love to hear from you.