Projects Director

Blaymires Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building contractor based near Southampton seeks a Projects Director to oversee delivery of large-scale residential construction projects. This role involves managing the construction phase from start to finish, ensuring high quality standards and safety protocols are met. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in residential construction and strong leadership skills, with responsibilities including project management from mobilisation to completion.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale residential construction projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of construction delivery for residential projects.
• Manage project teams from mobilisation to client handover.
• Ensure safety, quality, and adherence to project timelines.

Job description

Projects Director – Residential Construction Delivery

Location : Southampton (HQ)

Travel : Regular site visits across the South and Midlands

Salary up to £95,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday

Blaymires Recruitment is representing an established building contractor based near Southampton who is searching for a Projects Director to join their business.

The company has a long‑standing reputation for delivering new build and refurbishment projects for the MoD, Residential, and Commercial sectors, with project values ranging from £1M to £30M.

This senior leadership position will take full ownership of the construction delivery phase for large‑scale residential projects, including:

• A £30M new build development comprising multiple residential blocks of 10–15 units.
• A £5M conversion project near Twickenham, adding additional storeys to three existing blocks of flats.

The Projects Director will manage mobilisation through to completion and client handover, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Beyond these flagship schemes, you will also support estate‑wide refurbishment programmes and complex large‑loss insurance reinstatement works within the wider business portfolio.