Project Director

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Project Director to manage large-scale design and build projects across the UK. This role offers significant responsibilities including team leadership and project ownership. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in running high-value projects, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to manage contracts effectively. Benefits include competitive salary, travel allowance, and opportunities for professional growth, making it perfect for candidates in Ireland or Northern Ireland looking to work on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Training

Technical Progression

Immediate Start

Accommodation

Qualifications

• Proven experience running large-value projects for a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage contracts and mitigate risk.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors with confidence and authority.
• Leading on-site delivery and overseeing end-to-end construction processes.
• Taking responsibility for high-value projects.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Client Communication

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Project Director

Northern Ireland+ Edinburgh + Glasgow + London

£90,000- £130,000 + Travel Allowance + Holidays + Healthcare + Pension + Bonus + Training + Technical Progression + Immediate Start + Accomodation

Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a strong pipeline of major private‑sector design & build projects across the UK. As Project Director, this role offers the opportunity to develop and lead a team, hold senior responsibility, and take full ownership of large‑scale projects. If you have Design & Build experience, strong leadership skills and technical capability, this is an excellent opportunity.

This organisation promotes a solutions‑focused, no‑blame culture, where collaboration, accountability, and professional growth are central. Long‑term progression, structured development, and support toward CIOB chartership are fully provided. You will be working for an established contractor delivering large‑scale hotel, office and student accommodation developments across the UK for high‑profile clients. As the Project Director, you will have full responsibility for team leadership, site performance and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standard, on programme and within budget.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates based in Ireland or Northern Ireland seeking to work on high‑profile UK projects, with weekly flights and accommodation covered. As a Project Director, you will play a key role in delivering high‑value hotels, office buildings, student accommodation, and complex mixed‑use developments projects ranging up to £300m, executed via fast‑track D&B methodologies.

Your Role as Project Director will include:

• Managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors with confidence and authority
• Leading on‑site delivery and overseeing end‑to‑end construction processes
• Taking responsibility for high‑value projects

The Successful Project Director Will Need:

• Proven experience running large‑value projects for a main contractor
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage contracts and mitigate risk
• Excellent client‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills

For more information please contact Lily on (phone number removed)

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