Project Director

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Project Director in Cambridge to oversee large-scale construction projects. You will manage teams through all project management phases and ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should have significant experience in overseeing major projects, particularly in commercial or educational sectors. Competitive salary up to £120k plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification.
• Experience leading teams of 20+ in construction projects.
• Exceptional client-facing and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams through project management functions including planning and delivery.
• Ensure successful financial management of multiple projects.
• Lead new build projects at various stages of the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Education

Degree in Construction Management

MCIOB status

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.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will 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.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Project Director or Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager position with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Experienced in delivering Construction projects £50m+ within any of the following sectors would be advantageous Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use sectors.
• Ideally from 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, experience in leading teams of c20 staff, including solid technical knowledge of planning, design, commercial and construction delivery.
• Previous Roles: Senior Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Construction Manager OR 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 where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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