Project Director

Alexander Associates; Winchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Director to manage a £150m infrastructure project in Winchester. This role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring safety and quality standards, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale projects and relevant qualifications, making this a pivotal opportunity for a strategic leader.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive performance in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all phases of project delivery.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards are met.
• Oversee commercial and contractual aspects, including NEC contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline

Project Management Qualification (e.g. APM PMQ)

Tools

NEC contracts

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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
  
  

Desirable

• Chartered professional status
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting

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