Project Director

Future Engineering; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor based in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale hotel, office, and student accommodation projects. This role demands proven experience in managing high-value projects, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong understanding of contract management. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic environment where personal development and technical progression are prioritized. Competitive salary with additional benefits including travel allowance and pension plans.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Training

Technical Progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience running large-value projects for a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage contracts and mitigate risk.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors with confidence and authority.
• Leading on-site delivery and overseeing end-to-end construction processes.
• Taking responsibility for high-value projects.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Contract management

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Project Director

Edinburgh

£85,000 - £105,000 + Travel Allowance + Holidays + Healthcare + Pension + Bonus + Training + Technical Progression + Immediate Start

Join a high-profile company with a consistent flow of major projects in the multi-use design and build industry. As Project Director, you will be joining a Tier 1 contractor at the forefront of their field. This role offers the opportunity to develop and lead a team, hold senior responsibility, and take full ownership of large-scale projects. If you have Design & Build experience, strong leadership skills and technical capability, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a genuine no-blame culture, where accountability, solutions and personal development are central. Longevity, progression, and training are highly valued, with full support available for CIOB membership.

You will be working for an established contractor delivering large-scale hotel, office and student accommodation developments across the UK for high-profile clients. As the Project Director, you will have full responsibility for team leadership, site performance and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standard, on programme and within budget.

Your Role as Project Director will include:

• Managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors with confidence and authority
• Leading on-site delivery and overseeing end-to-end construction processes
• Taking responsibility for high-value projects

The Successful Project Director Will Need:

• Proven experience running large-value projects for a main contractor
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage contracts and mitigate risk
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills

For more information please contact Lily on 07458163045

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