Project Director

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major contractor in the Civils and Energy sector is seeking a Project Director to lead a multi-million-pound project in the Highlands. This role involves full leadership of project teams, oversight of programme and cost performance, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience managing Civils projects, and strong leadership skills. Contact Brian for more details.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience managing major Civils / Infrastructure projects.
• Unrestricted UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee programme, cost, quality, and safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with project and client requirements.
• Drive progress and resolve issues.
• Provide strategic direction throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial understanding

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Project Director

Location: Highlands
Sector: Civils & Energy
Job Type: Permanent

Overview:
Paxton Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a major contractor for a Project Director to lead a multi-million-pound Civils and Energy project. This role requires an accomplished senior professional capable of managing complex, multi-discipline project delivery from pre-construction to handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full leadership of project teams and subcontractors
• Oversee programme, cost, quality, and safety performance
• Ensure compliance with all project and client requirements
• Drive progress, resolve issues, and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Provide strategic direction throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrable experience managing major Civils / Infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Full, unrestricted UK right to work

Contact Brian - [e-mail] for more details