Project Director

JR United Kingdom; Nechells; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a dynamic Project Director for a landmark construction project in Birmingham. This role involves overseeing critical aspects from project inception to completion, requiring strong leadership skills and extensive experience in managing high-value building projects. The successful candidate will work with a pioneering team shaping the future of the city’s skyline.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Bonus

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on major building projects (£50m+).
• Strong main contracting background with Tier 1 or leading regional contractor experience.
• Ability to manage complex construction programmes from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of a complex, high-value building project from pre-construction to final handover.
• Take ownership of programme delivery, client relationships, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 + car allowance, bonus, pension, and private healthcare etc

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark construction project in Birmingham. This is a pivotal leadership role with one of the UK’s most respected main contractors, offering the chance to oversee a major scheme that will shape the city’s future skyline.

As Project Director, you’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of a complex, high-value building project from pre-construction through to final handover. This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship scheme within a business renowned for delivering high-profile commercial, mixed-use, residential, and public-sector developments across the UK. You’ll take ownership of programme delivery, client and stakeholder relationships, operational performance, commercial control, and team leadership, ensuring excellence at every stage.

We’re seeking a driven, commercially astute, and hands-on leader with a solid background in main contracting and delivering large-scale building projects. You’ll bring demonstrable experience of managing multi-million-pound schemes, excellent leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making. This role is ideal for a seasoned Project Director seeking a career-defining opportunity on a major UK construction project.

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on major building projects (£50m+)
• Strong main contracting background with Tier 1 or leading regional contractor experience
• Ability to manage complex construction programmes from inception to completion
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Commercially astute with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience across a range of sectors such as commercial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, or education desirable

Offer

• Annual car allowance
• Bonus
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme plus other benefits

If you are looking for a new career challenge and would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to [emailprotected] or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 71102.