Project Director, Edinburgh
A well-regarded regional contractor has won a prestigious 208-unit student accommodation new build scheme in Edinburgh and needs an exceptional individual to run it from the ground up.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract starting early August 2026, with a site start of 1 September 2026 and completion July 2028. With the contractor actively growing their presence in Scotland, there is a genuine route to a permanent role for the right person as further projects are secured in the region.
The role:
You will take full ownership of this scheme as Project Director. No hand-holding. No micromanagement. You will build your own lean site team, manage the programme and subcontractors, and deliver one of Edinburgh’s most exciting student accommodation projects.
What we need:
- Proven experience as a Project Director (or equivalent senior delivery role) on large-scale, high-value new build projects
- Concrete / RC frame experience (non-negotiable)
- A self-starter who can run a complex scheme with minimal escalation
- Strong commercial and programme management skills
- Local to Edinburgh or commutable for daily on-site presence
The package:
- £115,000-£130,000 basic salary
- Car allowance
- Full benefits package
- 2-year FTC with potential to go permanent
If you are an experienced Project Director with big building credentials and the drive to own a project like this, we want to hear from you.
Send your CV to grant@ysrecruitment.com, apply directly to the advert, or drop me a message here on LinkedIn. All conversations in confidence.
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