Project Director

Eden Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to influence growth and方向

Exposure to high-profile projects

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Eden Brown is seeking a seasoned Project Director to drive growth while delivering workplace, commercial interior and design-build projects. You will report to the Sales Director and oversee the entire lifecycle from opportunity to delivery, leading pre-construction, design and project teams and maintaining excellent client relationships.

The role requires commercial acumen, strong leadership and a track record of profitable projects, with responsibility across sales, design, pre-construction

Qualifications

• Proven experience at senior leadership level (Project Director / Account Director / Client Director).
• Strong commercial understanding of design & build, workplace, fit-out, construction or property sectors.
• Track record of delivering profitable projects and developing long-term client relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across sales, design, pre-construction and delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior decision-makers and develop strategic client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from opportunity through to successful completion.
• Collaborate with Sales Director to meet revenue and profitability targets.
• Oversee Pre-Construction, Design, and Project Managers throughout delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client, consultant, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure opportunities are qualified, costed and converted into profitable projects.
• Drive gross profit margins and conversion rates across the portfolio.
• Provide strategic input during bids, proposals and presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery, client experience and efficiency.
• Monitor performance, outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Support business development and attend client meetings and industry events.
• Ensure collaboration across sales, design, pre-construction and delivery.
• Act as senior client contact during project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Project Director to play a pivotal role in driving business growth while overseeing the successful delivery of workplace, commercial interior and design & build projects.

Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will take ownership of opportunities from initial client engagement through to project completion, ensuring a seamless transition between sales, pre-construction and delivery teams. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, providing strategic leadership to Pre-Construction Managers, Designers and Project Managers while maintaining exceptional client relationships throughout.

This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a commercially astute individual who can balance business development, project oversight and client management to deliver outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial opportunity through to successful completion.
• Work closely with the Sales Director to achieve and exceed revenue and profitability targets.
• Oversee and coordinate Pre-Construction Managers, Design teams and Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Ensure opportunities are effectively qualified, costed and converted into profitable projects.
• Drive targeted gross profit margins and conversion rates across the project portfolio.
• Provide strategic input during bid, proposal and presentation stages.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, client experience and operational efficiency.
• Monitor project performance, commercial outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Support business development initiatives and attend client meetings, networking events and industry functions.
• Ensure collaboration between sales, design, pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.

About You

• Proven experience operating at Project Director, Account Director, Client Director, Operations Director or senior project leadership level.
• Strong commercial understanding of design & build, workplace, fit-out, construction or property sectors.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering profitable projects and developing long-term client relationships.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across sales, design, pre-construction and project delivery functions.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior decision-makers and develop strategic client partnerships.
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Personal Attributes

You will be:

• Commercially astute and strategically minded.
• A natural leader who inspires confidence.
• Relationship-focused and client-centric.
• Results-driven and motivated by success.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative and capable of bringing teams together.
• Professional, credible and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders.

Package

• £90,000 - £130,000 basic salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the business.
• Exposure to high-profile workplace and commercial interior projects.
• Long-term career progression within a growing organisation.