Facades Project Director

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to provide strategic leadership across our project portfolio in façade and cladding projects. This is a senior, high-impact role for a professional with proven expertise in delivering complex construction projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and building strong client relationships.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will oversee projects from pre construction through to final account, ensuring programmes, quality, and commercial performance are achieved while maintaining operational excellence and client satisfaction.

• Take ownership of a high value project portfolio with strategic influence
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams, shaping culture and operational performance
• Collaborate across Commercial, Design, Supply Chain, and HSEQ departments
• Represent the company at senior client and stakeholder level
• Drive continuous improvement and succession planning within the business

Strategic Project Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction for all live projects
• Maintain strategic oversight, identifying risks and intervening proactively
• Support senior project teams to overcome complex delivery challenges

Programme and Delivery Management

• Oversee project programmes across multiple projects
• Ensure smooth handovers from pre construction to delivery
• Coordinate design, procurement, and site teams for seamless execution

Commercial Oversight

• Protect project profitability with close collaboration with Commercial Managers
• Monitor contract values, variations, forecasting, and final accounts
• Identify and manage commercial risks proactively

Client Relationship Management

• Act as senior point of contact for key clients, contractors, and consultants
• Lead strategic project reviews and senior client meetings
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities

Risk, Compliance, and Quality Management

• Ensure projects operate in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and HSEQ standards
• Lead risk management strategies across programme, commercial, and technical areas

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project delivery teams
• Promote accountability, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Support succession planning and leadership development within the business

Cross Department Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate closely with Design, Commercial, Supply Chain, and HSEQ teams
• Provide accurate portfolio reporting to senior leadership
• Ensure effective use of reporting tools and governance processes

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Significant experience in specialist façade or envelope contracting
• Proven track record managing large, complex construction projects
• Experience leading multi disciplinary teams across multiple projects
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness in subcontractor environments
• Expertise in programme management, technical installation, and sequencing
• Senior stakeholder management and client relationship skills

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or equivalent (preferred)
• CSCS Black Card or equivalent senior management accreditation
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety training
• Strong leadership presence and strategic operational awareness
• Calm, organised, solutions focused, and highly accountable

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with operational insight
• Strong communicator across internal teams and senior clients
• High professional integrity and ability to make sound decisions under pressure

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high profile project portfolio and make a tangible impact on business growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. If you are a senior construction professional with strategic vision, commercial acumen, and leadership presence, this role offers the platform to shape the future of our projects and teams.