Project Director - Scotland

MCR Property Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Property Group in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead our construction team across Scotland, delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use developments from conception to completion.

You will own the full project lifecycle, oversee design, on-site delivery and financial controls, ensure health and safety compliance and quality standards, and coordinate with senior leadership. Regular site travel is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ construction experience with a track record of delivering £20m+ projects.
• Degree-educated in a construction-related discipline; professional accreditation (RICS/CIOB) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, health & safety, and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction team across Scotland on residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
• Oversee on-site delivery, design coordination, and financial elements from start to finish.
• Ensure projects are on time, within budget, with high quality and safety standards.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership and manage health, safety, environmental performance and QA.
• Regular travel between sites required.

Skills

Project leadership

Construction management

Budget control

Health & safety

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

RICS or CIOB (advantageous)

Job description

Project Director – Scotland

Permanent

Who we are

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, we have a strong UK presence with offices in key cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new residential, commercial, office space and industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio, which includes around 5,000 residential plots, student accommodation and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £5 billion in value.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for motivated, personable, and self-driven individuals who have a genuine passion for real estate.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to join our vastly growing Construction Team, based in Glasgow and the wider Regions. You’ll be working on an exciting portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use new-build and redevelopment schemes across Scotland.

In this role, you’ll lead our construction team and work closely with Senior Leadership to oversee developments ranging from £1m to £250m GDV. You’ll take ownership of each project from start to finish, ensuring all construction, design and financial elements are effectively coordinated and delivered to a high standard.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 10 years’ experience and a strong track record of successfully managing mid- to large-scale construction developments from conception through to completion.

Wider Responsibilities

As our Project Director, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of all current and future projects across Scotland, ensuring every scheme is delivered on time, within budget and to the company’s required quality standards. You will oversee and support on-site construction teams across multiple developments, maintaining a strong presence and clear communication throughout. A key part of the role includes proactively managing all aspects of health, safety, environmental performance and quality assurance, ensuring full legal compliance and adherence to company procedures. Regular travel between multiple sites will be required.

Requirements for the role

To succeed in this role, you will have at least 10 years’ experience in the construction industry and demonstrable success delivering projects of £20m+ through the full development cycle, on programme and within budget. You will ideally be degree-educated in a construction-related discipline, with professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB being advantageous but not essential. You will also bring strong and up-to-date knowledge of CDM, construction health and safety, and all relevant statutory requirements, including Building Regulations, the Building Act, Town & Country Planning, Health & Safety legislation and the Disability Discrimination