Project Director - Project Management

A fast-growing and highly respected construction project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Director to join its leadership team and help deliver some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the built environment.

The consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering projects in high-profile operational environments, including major entertainment venues, arenas, theatres, leisure destinations and large-scale mixed-use developments. These are projects that demand exceptional leadership, strategic decision-making and careful coordination, often delivered within live environments where maintaining operations is as critical as construction delivery itself.

Known for its pragmatic and solutions-led approach, the business specialises in simplifying complex project challenges through strong leadership, collaborative working and clear delivery strategies. With offices across the UK and an expanding portfolio of major projects, the consultancy is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking senior leaders who want to help shape its future.

The Opportunity

As Project Director, you will lead the successful delivery of major construction and development projects from early concept through to completion.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic leadership while coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams across technically complex schemes. Many of these projects operate within operational or live environments, requiring careful management of programme, risk, stakeholder engagement and operational constraints.

Alongside project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy, mentoring project teams, strengthening client relationships and contributing to the strategic direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across multiple large-scale, complex construction projects of significant profile and strategic importance
• Act as the primary client interface, offering strategic advice and assurance across programme, governance and delivery
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams
• Manage programme, risk, cost and delivery strategy across technically demanding schemes
• Deliver projects within operational or live environments, balancing construction activity with ongoing business operations
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers at all levels, building high-performing teams
• Apply strong expertise in construction contracts including NEC and JCT, ensuring robust commercial management
• Support business growth through client engagement, opportunity identification and strategic input
• Contribute to the wider leadership of the consultancy, helping shape culture, standards and long-term vision

About You

• Significant experience delivering major construction or development projects within a consultancy or client-side environment
• Proven track record leading large-scale, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience operating in operational or live environments would be highly advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing projects under NEC and JCT contracts
• Confident operating at senior client and board level, providing strategic insight and leadership
• A collaborative and solutions-focused leader who enjoys tackling complex project challenges

Experience delivering projects within entertainment, leisure, major venues or operational environments would be particularly valuable, although candidates with strong experience delivering large-scale, high-impact projects across other sectors will also be considered.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to deliver high-profile projects in some of the most exciting live environments in the industry
• Join a consultancy known for its practical, solutions-led approach to project delivery
• Be part of a rapidly growing business where senior leaders can influence the future of the organisation
• Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values strong relationships and initiative
• Highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package