Project Director

VolkerWessels UK Ltd

Hoddesdon

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Birthday leave

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, a leading UK civil engineering contractor, seeks an experienced Project Director to lead Data Centre projects nationwide. You will own safety, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction on high-value schemes.

Role requires managing large multidisciplinary teams, engaging stakeholders, and delivering projects on time and within budget. NEC contract experience and a Civil Engineering degree are preferred. Attractive benefits offered.

Qualifications

Proven track record in a Project Director / Senior Project Manager role within a Tier 1 or major contractor.
Extensive experience delivering complex builds, especially Data Centre projects.
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (e.g., NEC contracts).

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Data Centre projects across the UK.
Ensure safety, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction on high-value, complex infrastructure schemes.
Engage stakeholders and drive high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Commercial acumen

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure, and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering the less visible yet essential works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, and maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial, and educational buildings.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Project Director to join our Build Division to lead the successful delivery of Data Centre projects across the UK. As the Project Director you will take full accountability for safety, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction on high-value, complex infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Data Centre projects across the UK.
Ensure safety, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction on high-value, complex infrastructure schemes.
Engage stakeholders, drive high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain operational excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.

About You

Proven track record in a Project Director / Senior Project Manager role within a Tier 1 or major contractor.
Extensive experience delivering complex Build projects; specifically within the Data Centre world.
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (e.g., NEC contracts).
Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

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