Project Director - West Midlands

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the pre-construction phase of design and build projects in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the D&B sector and strong client relationship management skills. This role offers a salary from £80,000 to £90,000 plus additional benefits, including a car allowance and medical insurance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Project Director or senior pre-construction leader in the D&B or fit out sector.
• Experience in competitive tendering and pitch presentations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take project enquiries from the Business Development team through to contract signing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their representatives.
• Strategise and develop winning approaches for tenders.
• Liaise with the legal team to finalise and sign contracts.
• Oversee all pre-construction activities before handing projects over to the delivery team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Competitive tendering

Excellent coordination skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Project Director Design & Build / Fit Out (Pre-Construction Focus)

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £80,000 £90,000 + Car Allowance + Medical + Bonus (negotiable for candidates with existing client contacts and ability to bring in work)

Company Overview:
Our client is part of a larger, well-established organisation with a dedicated business unit specialising in high-quality Design & Build (D&B) and fit out projects. This business unit delivers approximately £20m turnover annually, with project values typically ranging from £1.5m to £3m, though they have tendered for projects up to £12m.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Director from within the Design & Build or fit out sector to take a leadership role in the front-end, pre-construction phase of projects. This is a client-facing position focused on securing projects and ensuring a smooth transition to the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take project enquiries from the Business Development team through to contract signing.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their representatives.
  
• Strategise and develop winning approaches for tenders.
  
• Participate in and lead pitch presentations to clients.
  
• Organise and coordinate internal teams, including:
  
  • Design team (for D&B projects)
    
  • Commercial team
    
  • Delivery team
    
• Liaise with the legal team to finalise and sign contracts.
  
• Oversee all pre-construction activities before handing projects over to the delivery team.
  

Project Profile:

• Typical project value: £1.5m £3m
  
• Larger tenders up to £12m
  

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven track record as a Project Director or senior pre-construction leader in the D&B or fit out sector.
  
• Strong client relationship management skills.
  
• Experience in competitive tendering and pitch presentations.
  
• Excellent coordination skills across multiple internal disciplines.
  
• Commercially astute with an understanding of contracts and legal processes.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: £80,000 £90,000
  
• Car allowance
  
• Medical insurance
  
• Bonus scheme
  
• Negotiable package for candidates with strong industry contacts and the ability to bring in new business.