Lead, Strategize, and Deliver Exceptional Projects
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.
Why This Role is Exciting
✨ 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
Key Responsibilities
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
Who We’re Looking For
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
Why Join Us
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.