Job Description
Senior Project Director role within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy, responsible for both generating new business and leading the delivery of commercial and residential development projects across the UK. The position offers a fully remote working option, flexible arrangements, and strong internal support from in-house project managers, quantity surveyors, and technical specialists.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy operating across the UK, delivering project management, cost management, and technical advisory services across a diverse portfolio of developments.
With continued expansion across the commercial and residential sectors, the business is seeking an experienced Project Director to play a key role in both client acquisition and project delivery. This senior appointment will focus on strengthening the consultancy's market presence while leading the successful delivery of major development schemes.
The consultancy operates a highly collaborative model, supported by in-house specialists including project managers, quantity surveyors, and engineering professionals who support projects across the full lifecycle. This structure enables senior leaders to focus on strategic client relationships while delivering complex projects with strong technical backing.
The organisation offers a flexible and modern approach to working, with the option to operate fully remotely or from offices located in major cities across the UK. This allows senior staff to tailor their working environment while maintaining close engagement with clients and project teams nationwide.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, they are seeking a commercially focused Project Director capable of driving new business while overseeing high-quality project delivery.
Description
- Lead the delivery of major commercial and residential development projects across the UK
- Take ownership of projects from early client engagement and feasibility through to completion
- Drive business development activities, leveraging existing industry relationships to generate new opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, and key industry stakeholders
- Act as the senior client-facing lead, providing strategic project advice and leadership
- Oversee project teams made up of internal project managers, quantity surveyors, and technical specialists
- Provide leadership across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery
- Support the preparation of bids, proposals, and growth initiatives
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high professional standards
- Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the consultancy's UK presence
Profile
- Extensive experience within a construction consultancy or client-side environment in a senior project leadership role
- Proven ability to generate new business and bring an existing client network
- Strong track record delivering commercial and/or residential development projects
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across complex schemes
- Highly confident in a client-facing role with strong commercial awareness
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance business development responsibilities with project delivery
- Comfortable working in a flexible or fully remote environment
- Professional membership (MRICS, MAPM, or similar) desirable but not essential
Job Offer
- Base salary between 100,000 - 110,000 depending on experience
- Fully remote working available with the option to use offices across major UK cities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing consultancy
- Support from in-house project managers, quantity surveyors, and technical specialists
- Exposure to high-value commercial and residential development projects across the UK
- A senior position combining 50% business development and 50% project delivery responsibilities
