Project Director

Brandon James Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing project management consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Director of Projects to lead their team. This role involves overseeing major construction projects, particularly in entertainment, and mentoring project managers. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, a strong knowledge of JCT contracts, and proven leadership skills. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to shape future consultancy strategies.

Benefits

GBP100,000 – GBP120,000 salary

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing projects in entertainment or leisure venues.
• Ability to lead project teams from junior to senior levels.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and desirable NEC experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of major construction projects focused on entertainment venues.
• Lead business development strategy and ensure high project execution standards.
• Mentor and manage junior and senior project managers.

Skills

Multi-sector project management

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Strategic thinking

Emotional intelligence

Education

Relevant degree in construction or project management

Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM)

Job description

Overview

An ambitious and growing project management consultancy based in Manchester is currently seeking an experienced Director of Projects to lead and develop their established team of Project Managers. With a diverse pipeline of work across the entertainment, logistics, utilities, leisure, and residential sectors, the consultancy is offering a rare opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping the future of the business during a key phase of growth.

The successful Director of Projects will be expected to attend the Manchester office a minimum of three days per week, contributing both as a senior project lead and as a mentor and manager to a talented and expanding project management team.

Role Overview

Director of Projects will oversee the delivery of major construction projects, with a particular focus on entertainment venues such as stadiums, theatres, and concert spaces. They will also provide oversight across logistics, utilities, and residential developments.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Director of Projects will ensure high standards of project execution, lead on business development strategy, and help to build out the consultancy's internal infrastructure as part of wider group expansion. This is a key leadership position requiring a mix of operational expertise, contractual knowledge, and emotional intelligence.

Team management is a core element of the role, with responsibilities including the development of junior and senior PMs alike, particularly in JCT and NEC contract administration.

Qualifications

• Extensive multi–sector project management experience, with a strong background in entertainment or leisure venues (e.g. stadiums, theatres, concert halls)
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams from Assistant to Project Director level
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC experience desirable)
• Demonstrable strategic thinking and business development capability
• High emotional intelligence and people management skills
• A relevant degree in construction, project management or a related field
• Chartered status (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• GBP100,000 – GBP120,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme linked to BD activity and company performance
• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• 25 days holiday (with the option to increase to 30)
• Supportive leadership and operational team
• Opportunity to join a growing, forward–thinking consultancy ahead of their rebrand as Motion Group