Project Director (PD260302) London, England
Salary: GBP13000 - GBP160000 per annum + Package included
PSR Solutions are working with a specialist Civils contractor in London who are looking to hire a Project Director with Construction and Infrastructure experience.
Project Director – Major Infrastructure / Construction
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for safety, quality, programme, commercial performance, and team leadership across multidisciplinary delivery environments. You will play a critical role in shaping delivery strategy, driving operational excellence, and building strong client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring excellence across safety, quality, programme, commercial performance, and people leadership
- Direct and inspire multidisciplinary teams including Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Construction Managers, driving high performance and consistency
- Provide engineering leadership, ensuring buildability, temporary works, construction methodologies, and value engineering are robust and well-communicated
- Establish and maintain effective planning, monitoring, and reporting systems to enable proactive decision-making and delivery control
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful outcomes
- Collaborate with pre-construction teams, contributing to tenders through technical input, methodology development, and resource planning
- Represent the organisation in client presentations and interviews, acting as a senior ambassador for delivery capability and culture
- Lead and support commercial functions, ensuring strong financial management, contract administration, and maximisation of project outcomes
- Ensure robust governance, documentation, and compliance, supporting risk management and commercial success
- Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, supporting succession planning and long-term capability building
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across projects and the wider business
Qualifications
- Extensive experience delivering complex, high-value construction or infrastructure projects in a senior leadership capacity
- Proven track record leading large, multidisciplinary teams in demanding project environments
- Strong technical understanding of construction methods, engineering principles, temporary works, and safety regulations
- Excellent commercial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control, with the ability to influence financial performance
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging at executive level
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships and resolve complex challenges under pressure
- Highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with a commitment to right-first-time delivery
- Strong leadership capability with experience in coaching, mentoring, and performance management
- Ability to foster collaborative, high-performing team cultures with open communication and accountability
- Confident in maintaining and enforcing high safety and compliance standards
- Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality insights
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