Project Director
Location: UK (National Travel Required)
Sector: Industrial & Logistics, Food Manufacturing, Factory / Advanced Manufacturing
Salary: £140,000 – £160,000 + Executive Package
Employer: Leading Main Contractor
The Opportunity
An established UK main contractor delivering complex design & build schemes across Industrial & Logistics, Food Production and Advanced Manufacturing sectors is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead major projects ranging from £40m–£130m in value.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for full lifecycle delivery — from pre-construction strategy through to handover — ensuring commercial success, programme certainty and exceptional client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership
- Take full P&L responsibility for projects between £40m–£130m.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams including Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Design Managers and MEP leads.
- Set and drive project strategy from tender stage through to completion.
- Provide clear leadership across site teams and supply chain partners.
Pre-Construction & Client Engagement
- Support work-winning teams during bid stage, contributing to programme, logistics and buildability strategy.
- Lead client presentations and technical workshops.
- Develop strong relationships with end-user clients, consultants and stakeholders.
- Ensure robust risk identification and mitigation strategies are embedded from inception.
Commercial & Financial Control
- Oversee project financial performance, cost reporting and forecasting.
- Protect margin and manage change control processes rigorously.
- Work closely with Commercial Directors to manage risk exposure.
- Ensure cash flow and procurement strategy aligns with project objectives.
Operational Delivery
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
- Drive programme performance and recovery strategies where required.
- Oversee complex MEP integration and specialist installations typical of food and factory environments.
- Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and sector-specific standards (BRC, hygiene requirements, automation integration etc.).
Leadership & Governance
- Mentor and develop senior operational staff.
- Implement best practice across safety, quality, sustainability and digital construction.
- Report directly to the Construction Director / Managing Director.
- Act as escalation point for key commercial or operational issues.
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