Project Director

Do you have a proven track record of delivering major industrial and cold storage developments within a Tier 1 main contractor environment?

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of complex, high-value programmes from pre-construction through to commissioning and operational handover.

Can you thrive in a dynamic environment, confidently managing multiple stakeholders, driving programme performance, and making critical decisions under pressure and at pace. 

Our client prides themselves on the speed of their programme, so this is a hands on opportunity. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning and delivery of the cold store programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Develop and maintain programme schedules, budgets, and delivery strategies.
• Ensure robust governance, reporting, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive programme performance, identifying opportunities to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and safety.
• Manage commercial performance, change control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all project activities.
• Resolve complex technical and commercial challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Provide regular progress updates to executive leadership and project sponsors.

About You

You are an accomplished project leader with a proven track record of delivering major construction or infrastructure programmes in demanding environments.
You will have:

• Extensive experience as a Project Director or Programme Director delivering large-scale capital projects.
• Experience delivering cold storage, industrial, logistics, food manufacturing, warehouse, or similarly complex facilities.
• Strong commercial and contractual management expertise.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Strong programme planning and risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (APM, PMP, RICS, MCIOB, CEng, or equivalent) is desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• Basic Salary up to £130,000 
• Car Allowance 
• Accommodation when staying away
• Bonus, Medical & Pension