Project Director

Cotech Building Careers; Greater London; In loco; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Cotech Building Careers is recruiting a Project Director to lead delivery of a flagship £150 million construction scheme for a leading UK main contractor in Greater London. You will oversee pre-construction through to practical completion, coordinating construction, engineering, commercial, planning, design management and commissioning.

The role demands proven senior leadership, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering large-scale projects.

Competenze

• Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Lead delivering major UK projects (£100m+).
• Strong track record on large-scale commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, industrial or infra schemes.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Extensive knowledge of delivery methodologies, project controls, and risk management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience administering major contracts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field. Chartered status desirable.
• SMSTS certification essential; CSCS Black Card desirable.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for successful delivery of a £150m project.
• Lead and coordinate construction, engineering, commercial, planning, design management, and commissioning.
• Ensure delivery aligns with objectives, contracts, and client expectations.
• Develop and implement robust execution and delivery strategies.
• Act as senior client representative and manage stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships and maintain client satisfaction.
• Lead senior project meetings, reporting, and governance reviews.
• Manage risks, disputes, and commercial performance, including budget control and cash flow.
• Procurement, subcontract packages, valuations, variations and final accounts coordination.
• Ensure contract administration under JCT/NEC forms; identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Drive programme certainty, construction sequencing, and progress monitoring.
• Champion safety, environmental sustainability, and quality.
• Lead and develop the project team; foster collaboration across supply chain.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Formazione

Construction Management degree

Chartered status desirable

Strumenti

MS Project

Primavera P6

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About The Role

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects, we are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the delivery of a flagship £150 million construction scheme for a leading UK main contractor.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership Provide strategic and operational leadership for the successful delivery of a £150m construction project from pre-construction through to practical completion.
• Lead and coordinate all project functions including construction, engineering, commercial, planning, design management, and commissioning.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with company objectives, contractual obligations, and client expectations.
• Develop and implement robust project execution and delivery strategies.
• Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the senior representative for the business with the client, professional team, and external stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Lead senior project meetings, reporting processes, and governance reviews.
• Manage sensitive issues, risks, and disputes in a proactive and solutions-focused manner.
• Commercial & Contractual Management Take overall accountability for project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, margin protection, and cash flow.
• Work closely with the Commercial Director and project commercial team to manage procurement, subcontract packages, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure effective administration of contract conditions under JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance.
• Programme & Construction Delivery Drive programme certainty and ensure key milestones and sectional completions are achieved.
• Oversee construction sequencing, logistics, and buildability strategies.
• Monitor project progress and performance against programme, cost, quality, and resource targets.
• Lead recovery planning where necessary and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery objectives.
• Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Champion a strong safety-first culture across the project and wider supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, company policies, and best practice standards.
• Promote behavioural safety, environmental sustainability, and quality excellence.
• Lead incident management, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team & Supply Chain Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing project team.
• Drive collaboration across internal departments and external supply chain partners.
• Support succession planning, mentoring, and professional development within the project team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential Experience Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Lead delivering major projects valued £100m+ within a UK main contractor environment.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Extensive knowledge of construction delivery methodologies, project controls, and risk management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience administering major contracts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Qualifications Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Chartered status desirable with organisations such as CIOB, RICS, or ICE.
• SMSTS certification essential.
• CSCS Black Card desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Major project delivery
• Commercial acumen
• Client relationship management
• Contractual expertise
• Risk and programme management
• Team leadership and development
• Decision making under pressure
• Collaborative approach

Benefits

The company offer an excellent salary, bonus and benefits package, and an environment offering progression and opportunity for further development. For more information, please contact Andy Hayton at Cotech Building Careers on 0203 195 1100