Project Director (Project Manager)

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Project Director to oversee large-scale projects across industrial, data centre, and public sectors. The role requires strong leadership and extensive project management experience. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive project performance. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities 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 project management, especially in industrial, data centres, or public sector projects.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple high-value construction projects.
• Provide strategic direction to project teams.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery.
• Drive project performance, monitoring progress, costs, risks, and quality.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2)

Chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM)

Job description

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.