Project Director

Cotech Building Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Cotech Building Careers is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of a flagship £150 million construction project in the UK. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across construction, engineering, commercial, planning, design management and commissioning, ensuring alignment with client expectations and contract obligations.

The role requires proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong stakeholder management and robust risk and contract controls.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major projects valued £100m+ with a UK main contractor.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary delivery teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Extensive knowledge of construction delivery methodologies, project controls and risk management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience administering major contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the 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.
• 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.
• Take overall accountability for project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, margin protection and cash flow.
• Work with Commercial Director 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.
• Drive programme certainty and ensure milestones and sectional completions are achieved.
• Oversee construction sequencing, logistics and buildability strategies.
• Monitor progress and performance against programme, cost, quality and resources.
• Lead recovery planning where necessary and implement corrective actions.
• Champion a strong safety-first culture and compliance with regulations and standards.
• Promote environmental sustainability and quality excellence.
• Lead incident management, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing project team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Chartered status (CIOB/RICS/ICE)

Job description

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.

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.