Overview
The Project Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects within the UK Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, and Construction sectors, typically valued between £5 million and £30 million.
These site-based positions require commercially astute and delivery-focused professionals with extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, driving productivity, and ensuring that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Location
Various
Job title
Project Directors
Sector
Oil & Gas Infrastructure / Civil Engineering / Construction / Energy
Remuneration package
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension, healthcare, and other benefits
- Travel and accommodation support (as required for site-based work)
Job specification
- Lead and direct the full lifecycle of major UK infrastructure and industrial projects — from design through to commissioning and handover.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality and performance standards.
- Oversee planning, engineering design coordination, procurement, construction management, and project closeout activities.
Commercial & Contract Management
- Take ownership of project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial performance.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers (NEC / FIDIC or similar).
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and delivery risks while maximising opportunities and value creation.
- Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and UK regulations.
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, construction, commercial, and HSE functions.
- Foster a collaborative, performance-driven site culture focused on results, accountability, and safety.
- Engage effectively with clients, partners, regulatory authorities, and local stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development to project managers and site leaders.
Quality, Safety & Productivity
- Champion a robust safety culture, ensuring compliance with UK HSE legislation and best practice.
- Drive project performance and productivity through effective resource management and innovation.
- Ensure delivery excellence in construction quality, environmental standards, and sustainability practices.
Strategic & Operational Input
- Contribute to business development and bid management activities for future projects.
- Provide insight and reporting on project performance to senior management, highlighting lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Support the company’s strategic growth objectives within the UK infrastructure and energy sectors.
Qualifications
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects within the UK Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, or Construction sectors.
- Demonstrated success managing projects in the £5m – £30m range.
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (particularly NAECI and ESCA).
- Effective leadership of large, site-based, multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of UK construction standards, safety legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
Results-driven, pragmatic, and capable of balancing technical, commercial, and operational priorities
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