262 Director Project Delivery Uk M W D jobs in the United Kingdom

Hiring: Project Director
Location: Southwark, London
Scheme: 200m mixed-use, residentially led, RC Frame.

We are looking for an experienced Project Director, to join our client and oversee a 200m job in SE London.

You have operational control over the development, ensuring seamless execution from procurement to completion. You will be responsible for health & safety, project sequencing, supply chain management, and stakeholder engagement. This is a senior leadership role, demanding a strategic mindset, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the development industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams, including recruitment and chairing key meetings.
• Oversee third-party management and ensure all agreements are in place.
• Ensure compliance with planning obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement construction sequencing and logistics strategies.
• Manage procurement strategies and oversee the tendering process.
• Forecast project costs, develop budgets, and mitigate risks.
• Drive design leadership from planning through to completion.
• Ensure full implementation of a quality assurance system.
• Liaise with funders, investors, and partners, preparing external reports.
• Administer project change control and develop a handover management plan.
• Collaborate with customer care teams to ensure client satisfaction.

About You

• Extensive experience in large-scale construction project management.
• A strong track record in commercial management and risk assessment.
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
• A hands-on approach to problem-solving and strategic planning.
• Deep knowledge of the residential development industry.

Project Director – Major Infrastructure Framework (Water Sector)
Location: Falmer
Full-Time | Contract (Outside IR35 Or Umbrella PAYE) 
Programme Value: Up to £1bn

Are you an experienced infrastructure leader looking to shape the future of vital utilities in the South of England?

We’re looking for a dynamic Project Director to join the senior leadership team delivering a major capital works programme in the regulated water sector. With a framework value of up to £1bn, this is a high-profile opportunity to lead the delivery of complex projects across a 5-year period, from design through to commissioning and handover.

You’ll lead a large delivery team and act as the primary point of contact for a key client. This role demands strong stakeholder engagement, strategic oversight, and a relentless commitment to safety, performance, and collaboration.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of major civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure projects

• Championing a strong culture of safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility

• Driving programme-wide performance, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Building trusted relationships with client teams and internal stakeholders

• Ensuring commercial outcomes are delivered on time and on budget

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects or programmes

• Strong leadership in collaborative environments (preferably in the water/utilities sector)

• Deep understanding of CDM, engineering management, and collaborative contracts (e.g. NEC)

• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a solutions-focused mindset

• HNC/HND or Degree in construction/engineering

• NEC PM accreditation and APMP (preferred)

This is a chance to take on a pivotal leadership role in a high-impact programme that delivers real, long-term value for communities. If you’re ready to lead from the front and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

CMDP+ is seeking a Project Director to join their Senior Leadership team for the Southern Water Framework. The role involves leading the delivery of a 5-year AMP8 capital delivery framework (Apply online only)) with a budget of up to £1bn. The Project Director will be responsible for overseeing various construction schemes to enhance Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment facilities across the South and Southeast regions. Key responsibilities include fostering collaboration within the CMDP team, maintaining high-performance culture, ensuring safety and compliance, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering projects within budget and time constraints.

Skills:
Leadership of complex projects
Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Contract delivery and management
Team management and development
Knowledge of CDM and Construction & Engineering Management
Understanding of collaborative project delivery contracts
Problem-solving and solutions-focused approach
Commercial, financial, and analytical skills
Flexibility and adaptability
Safety and environmental performance management

Software/Tools:
Microsoft Project
Primavera P6
NEC Contract Management software

Certifications & Standards:
HNC/HND or degree in a relevant construction/engineering discipline
NEC PM Accreditation (preferred)
Association of Project Management (APMP) (preferred)
Senior Leaders Safety training (mandatory)

Please send CVs to (url removed)

Blueprint Recruitment are looking to speak with an experienced Senior PM / Project Director to join a well-established client. The successful candidate will join our client in a permanent position, working on a hybrid basis, with up to three days a week working from the clients London office. Our client is a leading contractor specialising in water, wastewater, and industrial water construction projects, focusing on delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions that are sustainable.

Key Responsibilities:

-Plan, review, and monitor project execution, including approval of construction plans.

-Promote safety, quality standards, and BMS implementation throughout the project.

-Ensure sufficient trained personnel and clear roles for the project team.

-Manage commercial aspects, providing forecasts and ensuring PEP records are complete.

-Report non-conformities, estimate costs, and ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, and Environmental policies.

-Apply project management practices from start to completion and stay updated through professional development.

-Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers.

Key Requirements:

-Chartered status.

-Project Management experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry .

-Degree or equivalent in construction, commercial, or engineering discipline.

-Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.

-Excellent communication and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and end users.

-Delivery-focused, with the ability to set targets and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to meet time, cost, and quality goals.

-Extensive experience in project delivery.

-Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety.

-Experience with water and wastewater treatment plants, is desirable!

Benefits:

-Generous annual leave.

-Contributory company pension.

-Competitive salary.

-Career development opportunities.

-Flexible hybrid working.

Project Director - Data Centre
18 month Fixed-Term contract
This role offers a blend of on-site presence in Farnborough and office-based work near Gatwick.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead the delivery of a 3MW data centre construction project. This role requires a dynamic professional with exceptional communication skills, a high-level project focus, and a solid background in construction and data centre operations.

Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the data centre project from appointment to completion, ensuring it meets time, budget, and quality targets.
* Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, contractors, and clients, maintaining transparent and effective communication.
* Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
* Develop and implement project strategies, aligning them with organisational goals and industry best practices.
* Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability across all project phases.
* Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to address challenges proactively.
* Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant standards and regulations, maintaining the highest quality levels.

Candidate Profile
* Extensive experience leading construction projects, including a strong background in data centre delivery.
* Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security systems.
* Proven success managing large-scale projects, cross-functional teams, with the ability to mitigate risk, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
* Excellent communicator with a proven ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.
* Relevant advanced degrees in construction, engineering, or project management, chartered status or certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are advantageous.

Why Join Us?
We are a global leader in delivering innovative and sustainable data center solutions. Our values, vision, and purpose shape everything we do-from how we work and collaborate to how we lead in our field. You'll join a team of passionate colleagues driven by integrity, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Project Director

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #11982

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c100k+ (DOE) + competitive benefits package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension and performance bonus to 20%+.

Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a busy project pipeline are seeking to recruit operational lead to join their Construction Delivery team.

Our client is a well respected employer who have a healthy secured order book for 2025/26, including a number of projects valued at c50m+. You will be expected to lead a large team of 20+ across a selection of New Build projects at various stages in the project lifecycle.

The company is recognised for supporting their employees, with both internal promotion/career development, alongside advocating employee ideas and innovations. The business has a market leading benefits package

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing teams through all project management functions for the project, from planning, design and financial management, through to practical construction delivery of the project.

Previous experience in managing projects 50m+ as No1 PM is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of both pre-construction project management, contract management, H&S, and exceptional client facing skills.

Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable career history working for Top 100 Main Contractors on projects from concept to completion and with experience of managing teams of 20+.

Desirable Experience:

• Previously held a Project Director or Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager position with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Experienced in delivering Construction projects 50m+ within any of the following sectors would be advantageous Commercial, MOD/Defence, Education, Science or Mixed-Use sectors.
• Ideally from a Site Management or Engineering background, including a valid CSCS Card and ideally NVQ Level 6, BSc or MCIOB.
• Exceptional client facing and people management skills, experience in leading teams of c20 staff, including solid technical knowledge of planning, design, commercial and construction delivery.
• Previous Roles: Senior Project Manager OR Project Manager OR Construction Manager OR Project Director OR Contracts Manager.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Construction Management or comparable qualification - NVQ/HNC etc. MCIOB status would be advantageous.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Project Director position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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Bracken Recruitment are currently working on behalf of a well-known Main Contractor in the UK who are seeking an experienced Project Director for pipeline projects in the South West region. The Project Director will lead, manage and successfully deliver £50/£60m Pipeline projects for schemes in the South West region. My client is looking for an experience Project Director with a strong understanding and track record of delivering schemes of this scale. This role would suit an individual with plenty of ambition to deliver projects on time and within budget. The successful candidate will given opportunities to progress their career further on completion of projects and will be given opportunities for more Senior roles within the business. 
 

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, meeting cost and quality targets and standards 
li>Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicating safety with passion and credibility in order to inspire, motivate and lead the project team  li>Foster a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements  li>Proactively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships  li>Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence and efficiency through appropriate use of leadership indicator health check reviews through the Bid, Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project 

You will have strong leadership skills and the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets. 

To be successful in the role you will have significant previous experience in project management, in particular managing complex pipeline jobs. 

What's on offer:

Excellent Salary & Package
• Genuine career progression
• Great working environment

Please contact Steve Lee at Bracken Recruitment for more details regarding this opportunity. Mobile: (phone number removed) or email Steve at: (url removed)