Project Director

Project Director – Cambridge

Ridgeway & Co are currently partnering with a number of Tier 1 and rapidly growing main contractors across Cambridge, seeking experienced Project Directors to lead the successful delivery of major, high-profile construction projects across a variety of sectors, including:

• Education (Schools & Colleges)
• Healthcare
• Laboratories & Life Sciences
• Commercial Offices

These opportunities offer competitive salaries of up to £120,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with excellent prospects for career progression within well-established and expanding organisations.

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing multiple projects or large-scale flagship developments, ensuring strategic delivery, operational excellence, and strong commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across one or multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Oversee Project Managers and wider delivery teams
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Drive commercial performance, including cost control and margin improvement
• Lead stakeholder engagement at senior level, including clients and consultants
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and regulatory requirements
• Report directly to senior executives and contribute to business growth strategies

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Project Director or Senior Project Manager role within the construction industry
• Strong track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
• Highly commercial with strong financial and contractual understanding
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant construction or project management qualifications

If you’re an experienced construction leader looking to take ownership of major projects and drive delivery at a strategic level, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £120,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person