Project Director / Director

Project Director / Director

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridge

Contract: Full time, Permanent

We're looking for a Project Director to join our construction team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of large defence or life science projects from preconstruction through delivery.
• Provide strategic direction, ensure quality outcomes, and lead operational excellence across all phases.
• Lead operational communications and relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and government agencies.
• Oversee build progress, financial performance, and ensure quality delivery.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers and delivery teams and deliver timely and accurate reporting on progress to the client and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in major projects; proven experience leading high value construction projects/portfolio management within a Tier 1 environment.
• Experience in listed buildings, historical/heritage development in prominent central London sites.
• Strong stakeholder management and client facing skills.
• Deep understanding of project/portfolio management methodologies, risk management, and commercial governance.

So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.