Project Director

Project Director

Location London / Project Dependent

Sector Data Centres, Defence & Energy

Salary £140,000 - £150,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint a highly experienced Project Director to take full ownership of a major construction project within its data, defence and energy portfolio.

This is a senior project leadership position for someone with Tier 1 experience delivering schemes in excess of £50 million. You will lead the project team, protect programme and commercial performance and act as a key interface with the client, consultants and supply chain. The role requires someone who can combine operational leadership with a strong understanding of MEP, design, procurement, risk and contractual delivery.

Role Overview

You will establish clear project objectives and lead the site team from mobilisation through to successful completion. You will own the contract programme, ensuring progress is monitored closely and recovery action is taken where necessary, while maintaining the flow of information needed to keep construction teams working to the latest approved details.

You will work closely with the project Quantity Surveyors to understand the financial position, monitor preliminaries, protect margin and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes. Procurement will be planned well in advance, subcontractor performance will be managed closely and you will ensure contractual obligations under NEC or JCT are understood and delivered.

Health, safety, quality and client management will sit at the centre of your role. You will lead safety initiatives, maintain high standards of housekeeping and workmanship, oversee project quality plans and inspection regimes and make sure the project is delivered to the agreed standard without unnecessary cost or delay.

You will also lead and develop junior team members, hold regular project meetings, provide weekly reporting to the Head of Construction and ensure records are maintained in line with the business's management systems. Just as importantly, you will build strong customer relationships that support long-term partnerships and repeat business.

About You

You are a proven construction Project Director with a track record of leading Tier 1 projects valued at £50 million or more. You have progressed through engineering, trade or construction management roles and understand the practical realities of leading large site teams on technically demanding schemes.

You have a strong understanding of MEP delivery, design and build, procurement, programme management, cost/value reporting and risk management. You are commercially aware, confident working with NEC and JCT contracts and comfortable representing the business with senior clients and consultants.

You will be degree qualified or equivalent in a construction-related discipline and ideally hold professional membership with CIOB, ICE, RICS or a similar body. SMSTS is essential, alongside an appropriate CSCS Card, First Aid at Work and a strong working knowledge of RAMS and site safety management. PMP, APM or equivalent certification would be advantageous.

Company Profile

This specialist design, engineering and construction contractor works across the data, defence and energy sectors, delivering projects where technical complexity, programme certainty and quality are critical. With more than 40 years of specialist industry experience, the business has built long-standing relationships with major clients by combining strong project leadership with integrated design and construction capability.

What’s in it for you?

• 💰 £140,000 - £150,000 salary
• 🚗 Car allowance
• 🏥 BUPA Healthcare & Cash Plan
• 💷 Competitive pension scheme
• ⚡ Electric vehicle scheme
• 🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
• 👓 Eyecare vouchers
• 🎂 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
• 📈 Senior project leadership responsibility
• 🏗️ Major £50m+ technically complex projects

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.

Next Steps

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, get in touch for a confidential conversation.