Project Director

Fawkes & Reece

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is seeking a Project Director to oversee a major campus development project in Cambridge. The role involves strategic leadership, managing high-value infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management and a strong background in civil engineering.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in leading complex, high-value infrastructure projects.
Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups.
Strong commercial acumen and contract management expertise.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for complex civil engineering projects.
Direct all stages of the project lifecycle: design, procurement, construction.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Acumen

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SMSTS certification

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This prestigious project involves significant and complex civils and highways infrastructure works. We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a strong background in managing high-value, large-scale infrastructure or local authority construction projects.

About the Role:

As Project Director, you will assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for delivering the civil and highways components of a major campus development. You will ensure all aspects are executed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Acting as the senior point of contact for the client, executive stakeholders, and delivery teams, you will lead the project from inception through to completion.

You will be accountable for aligning project objectives with organizational goals, managing risk, maintaining governance, and ensuring delivery on time and within budget. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for a senior professional with strong commercial, technical, and stakeholder engagement expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership for the delivery of complex highways and civil engineering projects within a live campus or urban environment
Direct and oversee all stages of the project lifecycle: design, procurement, construction, handover, and post-project review
Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration between local authorities, consultants, utility providers, and contractors
Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental, and CDM regulations
Take ownership of programme performance, budget control, forecasting, and risk management
Drive stakeholder engagement, maintain client relationships, and manage high-level reporting to executive leadership
Lead contract negotiation, claims management, and commercial administration
Chair strategic project boards and represent the project at senior-level forums

Requirements:

Extensive experience in leading complex, high-value infrastructure or campus development projects
In-depth knowledge of civil and highways engineering principles and delivery methods
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage diverse stakeholder groups
Strong commercial acumen and expertise in contract management
Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
SMSTS certification and valid UK driving license essential

If you're ready to take on a senior leadership role in a dynamic and innovative development environment, please apply with your updated CV or contact Hugo Rodrigues at our London office on 07856 918880.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Project Management
Industries
Civil Engineering

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