Project Director

NSR Associates; Writtle; On-site; GBP 131,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Director for a £100 Million Industrial Warehouse project in Essex. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects worth £30-80 Million and the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary up to £155,000, bonuses, and benefits including a car allowance, pension, and medical insurance. Accommodation will be provided if necessary.

Benefits

10% Car Allowance

Business Fuel Paid

Bonus up to 20-30% of Annual Salary

Pension and Private Medical

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director in Industrial and Distribution Warehouses.
• Track record of managing projects valued between £30-80 Million.
• Ability to report directly to Construction Director with clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and stakeholder engagement throughout the project.
• Control critical path and handle risk/variations effectively.
• Lead a team on-site to deliver a major industrial project.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

People skills

Networking across supply chain

Job description

£100 Million Industrial Warehouse & Distribution scheme based in Essex. Client is a Leading Buildings Main Contractor with a track record for delivery.

• Major Industrial Project
• Fast track program - Lots going on
• Great Bonuses & Incentive Schemes (Basic Up to £155,000)

Are you a Senior Project Manager or Project Director based in the UK with a clear track record on Distribution & Industrial Warehouses worth £30-80 Million? Due to a major NEW award this client is after a Project Director to sit on site and lead the team. You will manage client, all stakeholder engagement and manage the critical path. Managing and dealing with any risk or variations. Group is client focused and led by repeat success opposed to one off wins. This recipe has seen the group go past £650 Million in the UK & Ireland. They have secured all the work needed for 2026 and beyond. They are in an incredibly health position able to negotiate 61 % of work at single source over the past 3 Months. You will have a network across the supply chain, clients & external consultants on Industrial Warehouses, Distribution & Retail. This will help you hit the ground running and fall back on past experiences delivering on site for other sizeable Industrial schemes. This employer will only engage with candidates that can start before the 1st of February 2026 and that have a clear experience in this area of fast track steel warehouses. You will know outputs, sequencing and risk from past projects. You will have the people skills to build relationships with clients whilst getting the best from your team. You will be reporting into the Construction Director for this scheme as its a landmark project of HIGH importance. Yes the role will be challenging, stressful and dynamic like any Project Director opportunity but have you got the mindset, people skills and attitude to sail the rough seas so to speak.

The Client

• Group Turnover in excess of £1 Billion at present Worldwide
• Extremely profitable (Companies House Confirms)
• Huge inhouse capability

The Role

• You will be expected to add value at all stages
• Prepared to be hands on and work with real people
• You will have to protect and stand by decisions whether right or wrong. The group don't expect perfection but they do expect someone to be upfront and transparent in how they operate

Package for the right person

• Competitive Basic Salary UP TO £155,000 for exceptional candidates
• 10% Car Allowance & Business Fuel Paid
• Bonus - If targets hit can be up to 20-30% of Annual Salary
• Pension & Private Medical

If you live within commutable distance to Essex great. If not accommodation during the week will be provided with no expense to you.