Senior Construction Project Director

Talosats Careers

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

McLaughlin and Harvey is seeking a Project Director to drive site-based delivery, safety, and client satisfaction across high-value projects in the UK. You will lead the operations team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive construction leadership experience, strong contract knowledge, and the ability to develop strategic client relationships and improve project performance.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading construction projects from initiation to delivery.
  • Ability to manage diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across sites.
  • Strong understanding of project contracts and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence clients, consultants and subcontractors.
  • Proficient in planning, budgeting and reporting for complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the business interests both internally and externally.
  • Ensure health, safety, environment, quality standards and policies are followed.
  • Lead and resource the operations team to meet targets and morale.
  • Develop relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors to secure repeat business.
  • Prepare comprehensive business reports for reviews and board meetings.
  • Oversee project budgets and expenditure to achieve financial targets.
  • Monitor progress and provide guidance during CVR project reviews.
  • Escalate live project risks to senior leadership with action plans.
  • Ensure contractual processes, notices and records are properly managed.
  • Assist business development and bid negotiations where appropriate.
  • Utilise approved subcontractors to improve SHEQ and delivery.
  • Support company culture and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Expand the subcontractor network with high standards.
  • Deliver regional workshops with the supply chain for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain Associate Member status with Considerate Contracts Scheme.
  • Contribute to CSR targets and overall company performance.

Skills

Construction sector knowledge
Leadership experience
Lead on large projects
Design & Build, JCT, NEC contracts
Presentation & relationship skills
External stakeholder leadership
Construction project planning
Operational and commercial accuracy
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration

Job description

McLaughlin and Harvey is seeking a Project Director to drive site-based delivery, safety, and client satisfaction across high-value projects in the UK. You will lead the operations team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive construction leadership experience, strong contract knowledge, and the ability to develop strategic client relationships and improve project performance.

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