Project Director Construction

LDNY People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm seeks a Project Director to manage a £13 million public realm project in central London. The ideal candidate has experience in delivering projects exceeding £10 million and a strong engineering or building background. Responsibilities include overseeing large construction teams, managing job programmes, and ensuring project quality. Strong client-facing skills and knowledge of public realm landscaping are crucial. This is a site-based role, requiring daily presence in central London.

Qualifications

• Currently working as Project Director, Project Lead or Senior Project Manager.
• Proven track record of delivering projects over £10 million.
• Strong engineering or building background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large public realm project including various construction tasks.
• Manage job programmes and provide regular updates.
• Track and manage commercial changes and variations.

Skills

Client facing project leadership

High-end project delivery

Strong IT skills

Experience in public realm landscaping

Managing large teams

Education

NVQ level 6 or 7 in construction management

Tools

Asta Easyplan

Job description

Project Director Construction – Central London

We currently have a requirement for a Project Director, to oversee a major project working in central London (circa £13 million). The project is secured and due to go to site early 2026.

They are looking for someone who is currently working as a Project Director, they will however consider a very strong Senior Project Manager / Project Lead looking to take their next step.

If you are a strong client facing Project lead with a proven track record of high end project delivery, please read on.

Project Director Role Requirements and Responsibilities

• You will currently be working as a Project Lead, Project Director or Senior Project Manager, with a proven track record delivering projects in excess of £10 million.
• The project is a public realm scheme, you will oversee a large package to include RC Works, Drainage Works, Lighting and Services, Hard and soft finish, attenuation tanks.
• You will have a strong engineering / Building background, capable of managing large teams of direct reports on site including site and project managers.
• Manage and track job programmes, provide regular updates using Asta Easyplan.
• Track and manage commercial changes / variations.
• Experience of public realm landscaping.
• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• Strong IT skills.
• Black or white CSCS card holder
• NVQ level 6 or 7 in construction management or a relevant qualification.
• Commutable distance to central London and happy to be site based on a daily basis.

If you are currently working as a Project Director, Project Lead or Senior Project Manager and you have the relevant skills, please contact Dean Parry. I am available from 8am-7pm Monday to Friday.

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