Construction Project Director

Construction Project Director (Contract), London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start

We're seeking a Construction Project Director (Contract) to lead the safe, on-time and on-budget delivery of major construction projects in London, including a flagship Main Energy Centre scheme. This is a senior, client-side delivery leadership role within the London Regional Management Team, accountable for delivery strategy, governance, commercial performance, stakeholder confidence and handover into operations.

Long-term contract with an ASAP start. Based from our client's Central London office with hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office).

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end delivery strategy from mobilisation through construction, commissioning readiness, handover and close-out
• Provide visible safety leadership (CDM, contractor assurance, site governance)
• Lead client-side governance, reporting and decision papers; maintain delivery confidence and effective escalation
• Own the commercial position (procurement strategy, change control, risk/claims exposure, key cost drivers)
• Manage complex technical and stakeholder interfaces across contractors, designers, utilities, local authorities and internal operational teams
• Ensure completion means operational readiness (as-builts, O&M, test evidence, asset data, residual risk)

Who we're looking for

You can lead construction with real authority, while demonstrating client-side accountability, governance discipline, commercial rigour, interface management and a clear focus on protecting future operational performance. You'll be credible with contractors, developers, local authority stakeholders, internal governance and operations.

Backgrounds we will prioritise (one or more):

• Heat network / decentralised energy organisations
• Major M&E / energy centre / building services contractors
• Major infrastructure / construction organisations
• Client-side or developer-side major project organisations

Must-have experience

• Track record delivering complex infrastructure from design/procurement → construction → commissioning → handover → operational readiness
• Led projects with significant technical interfaces (not just general construction packages)
• Comfortable in a client or quasi-client role where success is measured by the business outcome, not only the contractor's programme
• Strong grasp of CDM, safety leadership, commercial risk, procurement strategy, contractor performance and governance reporting
• Able to manage senior external stakeholders without escalating every issue upwards
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change, bringing structure, judgement and leadership

Interested / available now? Apply or message to discuss contract details and next steps.

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