Project Director

Kier Group plc.; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Waterbeach is seeking a Project Director to oversee large defence schemes or life science projects. You will be responsible for strategic direction, ensuring quality outcomes, and leading operational excellence across all phases. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing high-value construction projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a key priority for the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading high-value construction projects in a Tier 1 environment.
• Experience in listed buildings, historical/heritage development.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of large defence schemes or life science projects.
• Lead operational communications with clients and contractors.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

As Project Director, you’ll be in a leadership role, responsible for overseeing the delivery of a large defence scheme or a large life science project, from pre‑construction through to delivery. You’ll provide strategic direction, ensure quality outcomes, and lead operational excellence across all phases. Your day‑to‑day will include:

Responsibilities

• Identification and leadership of new opportunities and experience managing the pre‑construction phase against programme milestones in readiness for delivery
• Leading operational communications and relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and government agencies
• Implementing the strategic business plan and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Managing multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver against client expectations. Overseeing build progress, financial performance, and ensuring quality delivery
• Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and delivery teams and timely and accurate reporting on progress to the client and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading high‑value construction projects / portfolio management within a Tier 1 environment
• Experience in listed buildings, historical / heritage development in prominent central London live sites
• Strong stakeholder management and client‑facing skills
• Deep understanding of project / portfolio management methodologies, risk management, and commercial governance
• Experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary teams in live operational environments and excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.