Project Director - Brandon James

Brandon James; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing project management consultancy in England is seeking an experienced Director of Projects to lead its team. This role involves overseeing major construction projects, particularly in the entertainment sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and leadership skills, with strong knowledge of JCT contracts. Benefits include a competitive salary of £100,000 - £120,000, a bonus scheme, private insurance, and generous holiday allowances. Join a forward-thinking consultancy during a key growth phase.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

25-30 days holiday

Birthday off

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management across various sectors.
• Proven ability to lead teams at all project levels.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of major construction projects.
• Lead business development strategy.
• Develop junior and senior project managers.

Skills

Multi-sector project management

Team leadership

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant degree in construction or project management

Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM)

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Director of Projects role

An ambitious and growing project management consultancy based in Manchester is currently seeking an experienced Director of Projects to lead and develop their established team of Project Managers. With a diverse pipeline of work across the entertainment, logistics, utilities, leisure, and residential sectors, the consultancy is offering a rare opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping the future of the business during a key phase of growth.

The successful Director of Projects will be expected to attend the Manchester office a minimum of three days per week, contributing both as a senior project lead and as a mentor and manager to a talented and expanding project management team.

Responsibilities

The Director of Projects will oversee the delivery of major construction projects, with a particular focus on entertainment venues such as stadiums, theatres, and concert spaces. They will also provide oversight across logistics, utilities, and residential developments.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Director of Projects will ensure high standards of project execution, lead on business development strategy, and help to build out the consultancy's internal infrastructure as part of wider group expansion. This is a key leadership position requiring a mix of operational expertise, contractual knowledge, and emotional intelligence.

Team management is a core element of the role, with responsibilities including the development of junior and senior PMs alike, particularly in JCT and NEC contract administration.

Qualifications

• Extensive multi-sector project management experience, with a strong background in entertainment or leisure venues (e.g. stadiums, theatres, concert halls)
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams from Assistant to Project Director level
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC experience desirable)
• Demonstrable strategic thinking and business development capability
• High emotional intelligence and people management skills
• A relevant degree in construction, project management or a related field
• Chartered status (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) preferred

Benefits

• £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
• Bonus scheme linked to BD activity and company performance
• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• 25 days holiday (with the option to increase to 30)
• Birthday off + one paid volunteer day

Supportive leadership and operational team

Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking consultancy ahead of their rebrand as Motion Group

Director of Projects | Construction Project Management | Manchester Jobs | Entertainment Sector PM | JCT Contracts | Team Leadership