Project Director

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major, long-term construction programme in Europe, working on behalf of a specialist subcontractor. This is a senior, client-facing role with responsibility for overseeing multiple phases of a complex development within a live environment.

The successful candidate will act as the primary representative on site, providing leadership across technical delivery, programme management, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and commercial performance.

The Project

Large-scale, multi-phase construction development

Concurrent phases delivered within a live environment

Long-term programme with overlapping delivery schedules

Complex stakeholder landscape across multiple disciplines

The Role

The Project Director will take overall responsibility for project performance, representing the subcontractor at senior level and working closely with client representatives, main contractors, and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes. The role requires a strategic mindset combined with strong operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the senior on-site representative for the subcontractor, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships

Lead the end-to-end delivery across multiple project phases

Oversee programme strategy, key milestones, and execution plans

Ensure effective coordination across all workstreams and interfaces

Lead and manage project teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners

Chair progress meetings, reporting forums, and coordination sessions

Drive health, safety, quality, and compliance standards

Identify and manage risks, constraints, and dependencies

Oversee commercial performance, reporting, and change management

Promote continuous improvement and best practice

Key Attributes & Experience:

Proven experience in a senior project leadership role within construction, ideally within a subcontractor environment

Strong technical understanding of construction methodologies and delivery

Experience managing complex, multi-phase programmes in live environments

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Strong leadership and decision-making capability

Commercially aware with strong organisational skills

Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS or equivalent)

Confident operating at a senior client interface level

What’s on Offer

Senior leadership role on a large-scale, long-term programme

Opportunity to represent a specialist subcontractor on a high-profile project

High level of stakeholder engagement and responsibility

Long-term continuity of work

Competitive package including travel and accommodation