Project Director

Ancient Wisdom School; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist technical services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Director. This role involves leading the Project Management division, ensuring project delivery of mechanical, electrical, and building services. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in project management and technical expertise in building services. A competitive salary package and strong client relationships are critical to this role.

Benefits

Vehicle or allowance

Bonus

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading project teams or divisions.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience in delivering projects within facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Management division.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects from inception to completion.
• Develop strategies to expand the business's project portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Job description

Manchester Hybrid

£80,000 £90,000

Package:Vehicle or Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits

We are seeking aProject Director to join a leading specialist technical services provider, operating across the UK. This is a senior leadership role with a clear mandate: to grow and develop the project management division while successfully delivering mechanical, electrical, and building services projects for clients nationwide.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team, shape strategy, and deliver complex, high-value projects within the facilities management and building maintenance sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Project Management division, ensuring high standards of delivery, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Oversee the successful delivery of mechanical, electrical, and building services projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand the businesss project portfolio.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to project managers and delivery teams.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines, ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and commercial growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive business development initiatives and secure new project opportunities.
  
  

Requirements

• Experienced senior project management professional with a proven track record of leading project teams or divisions.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering within building services.
• Proven experience in delivering projects within facilities management or building maintenance portfolios.
• Strategic thinker with excellent leadership and commercial skills.
• Ability to travel into Manchester 23 days per week and to sites across the UK as required.
  
  

If you are a forward-thinking, commercially astute leader who thrives on building teams, driving growth, and delivering excellence, wed like to hear from you.

Please apply via this advert and a member of Facilitate Search will be in contact to discuss this vacancy.

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