Project Director

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Project Director to manage and lead large teams on major construction projects in Cambridgeshire. The role requires experience handling projects valued at 50m+, strong client-facing skills, and a degree in Construction Management. This permanent position offers a competitive salary package including benefits such as a car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Car or allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing projects valued at 50m+ as No1 PM.
• Stable career history with Top 50 Main Contractors.
• Experience leading teams of 20+.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams through all project management functions.
• Ensure financial management and construction delivery.
• Lead on planning and design aspects of projects.

Skills

Project management

Client facing skills

Team leadership

Construction delivery

Education

Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Project Director

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

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: 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.

Previous experience in managing projects 50m+ as No1 PM is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of both pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills.

Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable career history working for Top 50 Main Contractors on projects from concept to completion and with experience of managing teams of 20+.

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.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.