Project Director

TN United Kingdom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking a Projects Director to oversee a major £150m project in Winchester. This senior role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery meets safety, quality, and budget standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale construction projects, particularly in the water industry, and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure is ideal.
• Proven ability to drive performance in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all phases of project delivery.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including JV partners, suppliers, and the client.
• Oversee commercial and contractual aspects, including NEC contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Project Governance

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline

Project Management Qualification (e.g. APM PMQ)

Chartered professional status

Job description

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We are seeking a highly experienced Projects Director to lead the delivery of a major £150m infrastructure project in Winchester, as part of a long-term joint venture framework.

The Role

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will oversee the end-to-end execution of the project—ensuring it is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex construction programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate all phases of project delivery

Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards are consistently met

Manage stakeholder relationships, including JV partners, suppliers, and the client

Lead planning, forecasting, and risk management processes

Oversee commercial and contractual aspects, including NEC contracts

Champion project governance and continuous improvement

About You

Extensive experience in managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects (ideally water industry)

Degree in engineering, construction, or a related discipline

Project Management Qualification (e.g. APM PMQ)

Strong leadership and communication skills

Proven ability to drive performance in complex environments

Chartered professional status

Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role on a flagship project with long-term impact.

Only those with right to work in the UK should apply for this role.