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The Company:
My client is a leading Tier 1 Fit Out/Refurbishment sector with a strong presence in the UK market. With a turnover of several hundred million in the UK and a healthy project pipeline, the business continues to grow steadily while maintaining a reputation for excellence.
The company is known for working with some of the most recognised global brands and has a proven track record of delivering complex, fast-paced schemes in central London. They foster a professional yet supportive environment, placing a strong emphasis on internal development, progression, and promoting from within.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Director to join a thriving business with long-term career prospects.
Project: £15M+ Large-Scale Cat B Fit Out
Scope of works included: full office fit out with new reception, executive suites, open-plan workspace, meeting and conference facilities, installation of MEP services, high-spec finishes, breakout areas, café/restaurant space, and all associated joinery and furniture.
Key Responsibilities as a Project Director:
- Provide overall leadership and direction across multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
- Oversee all project stages from pre-construction through to handover and aftercare.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Manage and mentor Project Managers, Construction Managers, and wider site teams.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the senior point of contact.
- Lead project review meetings, ensuring progress aligns with programme and commercial targets.
- Oversee design coordination, procurement strategy, and value engineering exercises.
- Review and approve cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts to maintain profitability.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management standards.
- Support tender and bid submissions, contributing to business development and growth.
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Criterion Capital is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Director to deliver conversions from inception to completion. This role requires someone who is able to challenge conventions to take full ownership and manage multiple projects/teams and create comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, objectives, programme, resources, and budget. You will be required to run one large project, or potentially multiple smaller projects based around central London. Project values range from £15m up to in excess of £60m
- Oversee and deliver multiple commercial to hotel/mixed use projects simultaneously, ensuring that each project adheres to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
- Develop comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, objectives, schedule, resources, and budget.
- Drive the construction programme through to project handover, ensuring clear progress tracking and milestone achievements.
- Lead and coordinate diverse project teams, including internal staff, external contractors, and consultants, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Obtain necessary permits and maintain accurate and organised project records, including contracts, change orders, and inspection reports.
- Negotiate contracts to obtain the best terms and value for the business.
- Create detailed project timelines and milestones, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
- Identify potential risks and address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Closely manage and challenge design teams and other construction professionals to ensure alignment with the project objectives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal client, stakeholders, and team members, providing regular updates on project status
- Implement and enforce quality control measures and ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
- Maintain accurate and organised project records, including contracts, change orders, and inspection reports and ensure all documentation is up to date and in compliance with local regulations
About You:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction project management
- A proven track record managing medium to large-scale conversions.
- Experience of large scale expansion/extensions of existing commercial assets preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- A Masters degree or additional certifications (PMP, CCM) are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in project management software and tools (MS Project, Procore, Primavera).
- Initiative to challenge and drive projects forward.
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Project Director | £100-120k FTC | AI Content Platform | 12 Month FTC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director to act as the “mini-CEO” and lead the 0–1 ideation of a potentially revolutionary content exchange.
The content exchange will bring together content, data, and AI/LLM integration to enable large public institutions to license and commercialise their assets through partnerships with software vendors.
Package: £100-120k
Duration: 12 Month FTC
Location: Central London (3 days a week in office)
Sponsorship: Not applicable
We are seeking a hands-on Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director to lead this pivotal pilot. You will combine product vision, stakeholder management, and commercial strategy to test the model’s viability and lay the foundations for long-term scale.
The Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director will:
Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the pilot.
Lead, inspire, and grow a team of 9–10, fostering a high-performance culture.
Build trust with senior public sector stakeholders, cultural institutions, and technology partners.
Oversee MVP delivery, testing assumptions and validating commercial potential.
Balance creativity with commercial pragmatism, making confident, timely decisions.
Establish KPIs, report progress, and ensure delivery on time and budget.
The Project Director / Head of Product & Innovation / Product Director must have:
Proven leadership in product or project roles within a start-up, scale-up, or innovative environment.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, able to build goodwill while saying no when needed.
Experience in the creative industries and a solid understanding of content/IP value.
Familiarity with data exchange, APIs, big data, or AI/LLMs.
Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and delivering under tight timelines.
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Job Overview:
Responsible for overall leadership of the MEP delivery on a £35 million Healthcare project in Central London. Currently at Pre Construction. Mechanical or Electrical bias will be considered. Healthcare experience would be preferred but not a deal breaker. Role will develop into Healthcare Lead (Operations Manager).
Role:
- Managing the site team and dealing with any people management issues
- Formulation of procurement schedules
- Procurement strategies
- Value engineering
- Development of design and build deliverables from specification
- Development of contractor design portion from specifications
- Production and review of technical submittals aligned to spec etc.
- Packaging of works/ procurement - including preparing order and subcontract packages including analysing costs and making recommendations for ordering.
- Cost control at all levels
- Commenting, control and review of drawings
- Monitoring of production through from pre-construction to construction
- Planning, forecasting, preparing, monitoring and producing reports, programmes and the like (internal and external)
- Avoiding corrective actions
- Managing and Input to completion deliverables (O&M etc.)
- Keep daily records and written records all meetings
- Managing daily/weekly deadlines as required.
- Other items as may be directed to carry out.
Teamwork and Leadership:
- Pro-active and enthusiastic senior management team member.
- Results driven attitude, leading teams by example to ensure project success.
- Ability to share common goal and encourage team engagement through trust and respect.
- Integration of M&E/Building Services with all other construction activities acting as the Principal Contractor
Strategic Planning:
- Able to demonstrate an extensive track record of project/business delivery within the construction industry
- Must have the commercial acumen to understand the bigger picture, both contributing to and actively participating in delivering the project as a whole
- Previous M&E delivery in a multi-discipline environment essential
- High personal standards and expectations based upon detailed planning and delivery of robust strategies.
- Customer focused, respected by all internal and external customers, based upon an open and honest working relationship, enhanced by a solution based attitude.
Qualifications / Experience:
- Preferably educated to ONC/HNC, Degree or above
- Previous management / people development experience would be useful, as would working within a M&E/Building Services environment.
- Understanding of CSA/Civils
- Data Centre experience is essential
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The Company
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Project Director to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving new business in the design & build sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, securing large-scale opportunities, and guiding projects seamlessly from concept through to completion.
You’ll be responsible for shaping and closing opportunities, pitching solutions, and ensuring our turnkey approach delivers exceptional results for every client.
Key Responsibilities
- Take qualified leads and convert them into major turnkey opportunities.
- Build and nurture relationships with clients, positioning us as their trusted partner for end-to-end solutions.
- Attend client meetings to capture briefs across design, build and furniture, ensuring clarity for internal teams.
- Develop strategies to showcase our unique approach and stand out in a competitive market.
- Lead and co-ordinate pitch processes - working with design, pre-construction, visualisation, graphics, and project delivery teams to create compelling, coherent proposals.
- Confidently pitch turnkey solutions to end-user clients and win projects.
- Work closely with internal and external specialists to deliver solutions that meet client needs.
- Negotiate and secure commercially sound agreements while protecting and maximising margins.
Skills & Experience
- Extensive background in commercial interiors with proven knowledge of turnkey design & build.
- Track record of winning and delivering large-scale projects
- Strong commercial awareness - confident structuring proposals and managing margins.
- Highly skilled in leading pitches and presentations at senior level.
- Experienced in co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver full-service solutions.
- Excellent communicator, persuasive, articulate and client-focused.
- Proactive, resourceful and results driven.
Personal Attributes
- Confident leader with the ability to take ownership of the sales process.
- Organised, detail-oriented and efficient under pressure.
- Collaborative and supportive with both internal teams and external partners.
- Dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate about creating inspiring spaces.
- Highly motivated and energetic, with a drive to succeed.
What We Offer
- A culture that celebrates collaboration, creativity and innovation.
- Competitive salary, commission and benefits package.
- The chance to lead high-profile turnkey projects with an ambitious, growing business.
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Location: Asia (More details on Application)
Position: Project Director
Employer: Developer/Contractor
Sector: Data Centre / Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £225,000 plus package
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of a major hyperscale data centre development in Asia. This is a flagship project requiring exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder management skills to ensure on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.
As Project Director, you will act as the senior point of accountability, overseeing all project phases from design development, procurement, and construction through to commissioning and handover. You will liaise closely with internal leadership, the client, consultants, contractors, and local authorities to drive excellence in execution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Provide overall direction and management of the project, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
Programme Management: Oversee planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of all project milestones.
Design & Technical Oversight: Coordinate with design consultants and technical specialists to ensure compliance with international standards and local codes.
Commercial Management: Manage budgets, cost reporting, and contract administration, ensuring financial performance and risk mitigation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for the client, investors, contractors, government bodies, and local communities.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all permits, licenses, and statutory approvals are secured and adhered to.
Health, Safety & Sustainability: Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and sustainability across the project lifecycle.
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary project team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Commissioning & Handover: Oversee testing, commissioning, and successful operational readiness of the data centre.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
15+ years’ experience in project delivery, with at least 5 years at Project Director level.
Proven track record delivering large-scale data centres, mission-critical facilities, or complex industrial/technology projects.
Strong knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and critical infrastructure requirements.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Culturally adaptable with experience managing multinational teams.
Package & Benefits
Competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus.
Expatriate/relocation package (if applicable).
Comprehensive medical insurance.
Opportunity to lead one of the largest data centre developments in the region.
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Criterion Capital is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Director to deliver conversions from inception to completion. This role requires someone who is able to challenge conventions to take full ownership and manage multiple projects/teams and create comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, objectives, programme, resources, and budget. You will be required to run one large project, or potentially multiple smaller projects based around central London. Project values range from £15m up to in excess of £60m
- Oversee and deliver multiple commercial to hotel/mixed use projects simultaneously, ensuring that each project adheres to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
- Develop comprehensive project plans outlining the scope, objectives, schedule, resources, and budget.
- Drive the construction programme through to project handover, ensuring clear progress tracking and milestone achievements.
- Lead and coordinate diverse project teams, including internal staff, external contractors, and consultants, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Obtain necessary permits and maintain accurate and organised project records, including contracts, change orders, and inspection reports.
- Negotiate contracts to obtain the best terms and value for the business.
- Create detailed project timelines and milestones, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
- Identify potential risks and address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Closely manage and challenge design teams and other construction professionals to ensure alignment with the project objectives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal client, stakeholders, and team members, providing regular updates on project status
- Implement and enforce quality control measures and ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
- Maintain accurate and organised project records, including contracts, change orders, and inspection reports and ensure all documentation is up to date and in compliance with local regulations
About You:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction project management
- A proven track record managing medium to large-scale conversions.
- Experience of large scale expansion/extensions of existing commercial assets preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- A Masters degree or additional certifications (PMP, CCM) are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in project management software and tools (MS Project, Procore, Primavera).
- Initiative to challenge and drive projects forward.