Project Director in Croydon

Project Director – Electrical

Location: Croydon, South London – London & Home Counties
Salary: Up to £95,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday – Friday

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Director to join an established and growing electrical contracting business, taking a senior leadership role in overseeing the successful delivery and commercial performance of a varied portfolio of electrical projects across London and the surrounding Home Counties.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior professional with a strong electrical contracting background who can provide strategic direction, drive operational performance and lead project delivery teams across multiple high-value projects.

Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will take overall responsibility for project performance, leading and developing Project Managers and Contracts Managers, strengthening operational processes and ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight across a portfolio of electrical projects, from pre-construction through to final handover.
Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery, financial performance and profitability of multiple projects.
Lead, manage and develop senior project delivery teams, including Contracts Managers, Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
Monitor project performance, financial forecasts, cashflow, budgets and profit margins.
Work closely with the Commercial team to maximise profitability, manage contractual risk and maintain strong commercial controls.
Oversee project programmes, resource allocation, procurement strategies and delivery performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, principal contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
Drive operational improvements, introducing and implementing processes and procedures to improve efficiency and project delivery.
Provide senior-level reporting on project performance, financial position, risks and opportunities to the Managing Director.
Ensure consistent standards of health and safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all projects.
Identify potential commercial and operational risks and implement effective strategies to mitigate them.
Support tender reviews, project mobilisation and the successful transition of projects from estimating through to delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

Extensive experience within the electrical contracting industry.
Previous experience operating at Project Director, Operations Director, Senior Contracts Manager or equivalent level.
A proven track record overseeing multiple electrical projects, typically valued between £500k and £5m+.
Strong leadership experience managing senior project delivery teams.
Excellent commercial awareness, with experience overseeing budgets, cashflow forecasts, valuations, CVRs and profitability.
Experience working closely with Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams.
A strong understanding of electrical project delivery across commercial, residential, public sector or fit-out environments.
Experience implementing operational improvements and driving business performance.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Good knowledge of the London and South East construction market.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services or equivalent.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
SMSTS.
ECS / JIB Gold Card (Manager or Supervisor).
First Aid at Work.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
Inspection and Testing qualification (C&G 2391 or equivalent).
Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
Experience working within data centres, healthcare, education or other critical environments.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience.
Private medical insurance and Medicash health plan.
Company pension.
Laptop and mobile phone.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Long-term career progression.
Company events.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior electrical professional to step into a key leadership position, take ownership of a substantial project portfolio and help shape the future direction and performance of a growing electrical contracting business.

For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.