Project Director - Development Phase

Newsom Consulting Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector seeks a Project Director to oversee the development of significant projects, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the pre-construction phase. Candidates must exhibit proven capability in large-scale project management and a comprehensive understanding of regulatory processes to drive multi-billion projects to successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading development phases of large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Deep understanding of DCO, EIA, land access, and public consultation processes.
• Skilled in managing political, environmental, and stakeholder complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction development activities across a matrix structure.
• Interface with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance targets are met.
• Collaborate to define the scope, phasing, and risk strategy for delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Environmental planning

Job description

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We’re seeking a Project Director with a strong track record in the early-stage development of nationally significant infrastructure projects. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the successful delivery of a £multi-bn transmission programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction development activities across a matrix structure including consenting, landowner negotiations, stakeholder engagement, environmental planning, commercial, engineering and supply chain procurement.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (e.g., Ofgem, Planning Inspectorate) to ensure programme and compliance targets are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supply chain partners to define the scope, phasing, and risk strategy for delivery.
• Drive the programme through the governance process, ensuring readiness for construction.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience leading development phases of large-scale infrastructure programmes (e.g., power, energy, rail, highways, water, aviation)
• Deep understanding of DCO, EIA, land access, and public consultation processes.
• Skilled in managing political, environmental, and stakeholder complexity.
• Comfortable operating in highly regulated, safety-critical environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Management

• Industries

  Utilities

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