Projects Director

COREcruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Projects Director Europe (UK base) to own the project operations and delivery across a growing portfolio in Europe. You will oversee client relationships, drive growth, and lead the bid process while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

In this role you will manage P&L, budgets and forecasts, develop the team, and work closely with clients to expand existing accounts and win new business across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Senior project leadership with multi-country European experience.
• Proven track record of winning new business and leading tenders.
• Experience in construction, M&E, facilities management or critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the project business, including P&L, budgets, forecasting and financial performance.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities to grow accounts.
• Lead business development activity, including tenders, bids and commercial proposals.
• Oversee projects from planning through completion, delivering safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor the project pipeline and support long-term growth.
• Drive consistency, accountability and high standards across project delivery.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Business development

Client relations

Tendering

Leadership

Job description

Projects Director Europe (UK base) - Engineering & Facilities Management - £150k + package

The Opportunity

We're looking for a commercially minded Senior Projects Director to take ownership of project operations and delivery across a growing portfolio of work, spanning multiple European countries.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced projects Director who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day running of a business, building strong client relationships and driving growth. You'll oversee an established portfolio of clients and projects, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard while identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts and win new business.

Alongside leading project delivery, you'll play an important role in developing the team, strengthening client partnerships and driving overall commercial performance.

We're looking for someone who can bring together strong operational leadership, a hands‑on approach and a real focus on growing the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take overall responsibility for the project business, including P&L, budgets, forecasting and financial performance.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities to grow accounts and develop new partnerships.
• Lead business development activity, including new opportunities, tenders, bids and commercial proposals.
• Oversee projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Maintain control of project costs, margins, contracts, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Monitor the project pipeline, identify future opportunities and work closely with the wider business to support long‑term growth.
• Drive consistency, accountability and high standards across project delivery and client service.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior project leadership position with multi country, European experience.
• A strong commercial background, with experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasts and business performance.
• A track record of winning new business, leading tenders and developing existing client relationships.
• Experience within construction, M&E, facilities management or critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, commercial contracts, procurement and cost management.
• A confident and approachable leader who enjoys meeting clients, building relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business.
• Someone who can balance operational delivery with a strong commercial mindset and take real ownership of the overall operation.