Project Director

Top End jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London seeks a Project Director to oversee a portfolio of heritage projects. The role involves managing client and contractor relationships, ensuring financial performance, and delivering quality outcomes. Candidates should have significant experience in major projects, particularly within a Tier 1 environment, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to lead in a dynamic and historically significant context.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in major projects with a portfolio management background.
• Proven leadership in high-value construction projects within a Tier 1 environment.
• Experience with listed buildings and heritage developments in central London.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of projects from preconstruction to completion.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and government agencies.
• Ensure quality outcomes and lead operational excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Financial oversight

Risk management

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Project Director to join our construction team based in London. Contract: Full time, Permanent.

As Project Director, you'll be in a leadership role, responsible for overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of projects with heritage and historical significance—from preconstruction through to delivery. You'll provide strategic direction, ensure quality outcomes, and lead operational excellence across all phases.

Responsibilities

Leading operational communications and relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and government agencies. Overseeing build progress, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring quality delivery.

Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and delivery teams and timely and accurate reporting on progress to the client and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

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