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Project Director
Job summary
A leading construction contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a £35M student accommodation project in the Olympic Park. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the project from pre-construction to completion, ensuring high quality, safety, and compliance standards. Applicants must have significant experience in delivering large-scale projects, strong communication skills, and a technical background in construction. This role offers a competitive salary and promising career growth opportunities.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager delivering large-scale new build schemes (£25M+).
- Strong technical understanding with the ability to interpret and resolve design challenges.
- Excellent programming and organisational skills.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the project from pre-construction through to completion.
- Oversee all site operations, design coordination and commercial performance.
- Manage and motivate a full site team, promoting a culture of excellence.
Skills
A leading Tier 2 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a new £35M student accommodation scheme in the Olympic Park, London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business with a strong pipeline of work across London and the South East.
The scheme comprises three new‑build blocks of student accommodation, with the tallest reaching seven storeys, plus one commercial block. The project is due to come out of Gateway in November, with piling starting shortly after. It’s a straightforward brickwork build with high quality expectations and a strong focus on programme and technical delivery.
- Take full ownership of the project from pre‑construction through to completion, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
- Lead the project from inception to completion, ensuring delivery in line with programme, design and quality objectives.
- Oversee all site operations, design coordination and commercial performance.
- Manage and motivate a full site team, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Liaise with the client, consultants and supply chain to maintain clear communication and smooth progress.
- Maintain robust project documentation and quality assurance records throughout.
- Identify and mitigate risks to programme and cost.
- Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager delivering large‑scale new build schemes (£25M+).
- Strong technical understanding with the ability to interpret and resolve design challenges.
- Excellent programming and organisational skills.
- Strong record of delivering projects to high quality and safety standards.
- Experience in student accommodation or residential‑led schemes is advantageous.
Competitive salary and package (dependent on experience). Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing contractor.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Location: Bromley-By-Bow. Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 / annum. Job Type: Full‑time. Category: Construction.
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