Project Director

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Project Director – Complex Cut & Carve Redevelopment, Central London


Location: Central London

Company: Leading UK Main Contractor

Project: Major Structural Reconfiguration / Cut & Carve

Role Type: Full‑time, Permanent


About the Opportunity

A top‑tier main contractor is seeking an accomplished Project Director to take full leadership of a landmark cut and carve redevelopment in central London. This scheme involves extensive structural alterations, heavy temporary works, complex logistics and a highly constrained urban environment. It demands a senior leader with the capability to drive delivery, manage risk and maintain exceptional client confidence throughout the programme.

This is a career defining opportunity to lead one of the most technically challenging projects currently underway in the capital.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the project from pre‑construction through to handover
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams including project management, engineering, commercial and design functions
  • Oversee programme, budget, risk management and quality assurance at the highest level
  • Maintain strong governance, reporting and compliance with internal and client requirements
  • Build and sustain excellent relationships with the client, consultants, stakeholders and supply chain
  • Ensure robust planning and sequencing for a live, constrained central London site
  • Champion a culture of safety, collaboration and high performance
  • Drive commercial outcomes, contract compliance and change management
  • Represent the contractor at senior meetings, progress reviews and executive forums


About You

  • Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager delivering major, complex building projects for a main contractor
  • Strong background in structural reconfiguration, refurbishment or cut‑and‑carve schemes
  • Deep understanding of programme management, risk, commercial control and technical delivery
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and senior‑level reporting
  • Ideally degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field


What next?

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply now with your most up to date CV.

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Project Director – Complex Cut & Carve Redevelopment, Central London

Location: Central London

Company: Leading UK Main Contractor

Project: Major Structural Reconfiguration / Cut & Carve

Role Type: Full‑time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

A top‑tier main contractor is seeking an accomplished Project Director to take full leadership of a landmark cut and carve redevelopment in central London. This scheme involves extensive structural alterations, heavy temporary works, complex logistics and a highly constrained urban environment. It demands a senior leader with the capability to drive delivery, manage risk and maintain exceptional client confidence throughout the programme.

This is a career defining opportunity to lead one of the most technically challenging projects currently underway in the capital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the project from pre‑construction through to handover
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams including project management, engineering, commercial and design functions
  • Oversee programme, budget, risk management and quality assurance at the highest level
  • Maintain strong governance, reporting and compliance with internal and client requirements
  • Build and sustain excellent relationships with the client, consultants, stakeholders and supply chain
  • Ensure robust planning and sequencing for a live, constrained central London site
  • Champion a culture of safety, collaboration and high performance
  • Drive commercial outcomes, contract compliance and change management
  • Represent the contractor at senior meetings, progress reviews and executive forums

About You

  • Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager delivering major, complex building projects for a main contractor
  • Strong background in structural reconfiguration, refurbishment or cut‑and‑carve schemes
  • Deep understanding of programme management, risk, commercial control and technical delivery
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and senior‑level reporting
  • Ideally degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field

What next?

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply now with your most up to date CV.

Posted: May 3rd, 2026