Project Director

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Project Director to manage large teams on New Build projects in Cambridge. The successful candidate will have a strong background in delivering construction projects over £50m and a degree in Construction Management. Responsibilities include overseeing all project functions, from planning to delivery. This permanent position offers a competitive salary package including benefits such as car allowance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role with experience in a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Strong background in delivering construction projects valued at £50m+.
• Possession of a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams through all project management functions from planning to delivery.
• Lead large teams across various New Build projects.
• Ensure effective pre-construction project and contract management.

Skills

Client facing skills

People management

Project management

Contract management

Construction delivery knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Director
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge
Start Date: Oct 2025 onwards
Salary: c£110k-£120k+ (DOE) + competitive benefits package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension and performance bonus.

Company & Project: A profitable Tier 1 Main Contractor with a busy project pipeline are currently looking to grow their talented and long-standing team with a Project Director to join their Cambridgeshire business. Our client is a well respected employer who have a healthy secured order book for 2025/26, including a number of projects valued at c£60m-£100m. You will be expected to lead a large team of 20+ across a selection of New Build projects at various stages in the project lifecycle including joining the project at PCSA stage. The company is recognised for supporting their employees, with both internal promotion/career development, alongside advocating employee ideas and innovations. The business has a market leading benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for managing teams through all project management functions for the project, from planning, design and financial management, through to practical construction delivery of the project.
• Lead a large team of 20+ across a selection of New Build projects at various stages in the project lifecycle, including joining the project at PCSA stage.
• Ensure effective pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client-facing skills.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Project Director or Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager position with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Experience delivering Construction projects £50m+ within sectors such as Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use.
• A Site Management or Engineering background, including a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB.
• Exceptional client facing and people management skills, with experience in leading teams of ~20 staff and solid knowledge of planning, design, commercial and construction delivery.
• Previous roles: Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Director or Contracts Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification (NVQ/HNC etc.). MCIOB status would be advantageous.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Project Director position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn. Your CV will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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