Project Director

Future Engineering Careers; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Director to oversee large-scale hotel and office developments. The role involves managing teams, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, and providing leadership in a supportive work environment. Candidates should have significant experience in Design & Build, strong leadership skills, and a technical background. The company offers competitive compensation, including bonuses and benefits, with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Training

Technical Progression

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale projects in the construction industry.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of project delivery within budget and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and manage site performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered to high standards.
• Oversee project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Design & Build experience

Strong leadership skills

Technical capability

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.

Responsibilities

• Managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors with confidence and auth...