Project Director (Project Manager)

Flagship Consulting; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead high-value projects in Bristol. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a proven background in project management within construction, strong leadership abilities, and ideally, a professional qualification in project management. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Director or senior project management role within a construction consultancy.
• Strong background in managing industrial, data centre, or public sector projects.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee high-value construction projects.
• Manage client relationships and ensure excellent service delivery.
• Drive project performance, monitoring progress, costs, risks, and quality.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2)

Chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM)

Job description

Overview

We are a leading construction consultancy, renowned for delivering high-value projects across industrial, data centre, and public sector developments. With a strong reputation for excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Director to lead and drive our project management teams, ensuring successful project delivery for our clients.

The Role

As a Project Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale projects. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This is a strategic leadership role that requires strong commercial awareness, technical expertise, and a track record of managing complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple high-value construction projects within the industrial, data centre, and public sector domains.
• Provide strategic direction to project teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring excellent service delivery and long-term partnerships.
• Drive project performance, monitoring progress, costs, risks, and quality to achieve successful outcomes.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project management professionals within the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, contractual obligations, and health & safety requirements.
• Identify business development opportunities and support the growth of the consultancy.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Director or senior project management role within a construction consultancy.
• Strong background in project management, with expertise in industrial, data centres, or public sector projects.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and ability to work under pressure.
• Professional qualification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.
• Chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM) is an advantage.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead prestigious projects within a growing consultancy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment