Details:
- Salary: £105,000 - 120,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London ENG
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accomplished Project Director to lead the pre-construction phase of high-profile commercial workplace and fit-out projects. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping project strategy from the earliest client conversations through to contract award, ensuring opportunities are successfully converted into well-planned, commercially sound projects.
As a trusted advisor to clients and a senior leader within the business, you will bring together design, commercial, technical and operational expertise to create solutions that deliver exceptional outcomes. You will play a key role in influencing project direction, driving value, managing risk, and establishing the foundations for successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead client engagement throughout the pre-construction journey, building strong relationships and providing strategic guidance.
Drive bid, tender, pitch and proposal activities, developing compelling solutions that align with client objectives.
Provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration between design, commercial, technical and delivery functions.
Oversee feasibility studies, buildability reviews and project planning to ensure projects are achievable, efficient and commercially viable.
Direct cost planning, value engineering and programme development to optimise project outcomes.
Identify and manage project risks, ensuring informed decision-making and effective mitigation strategies.
Lead consultant and supply chain engagement, fostering strong partnerships and securing the resources required for project success.
Maintain clear governance, reporting and stakeholder communication throughout the pre-construction process.
Ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction into delivery, setting projects up for successful execution.
Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience in a senior pre-construction, design and build, or commercial construction leadership role.
Demonstrable success in leading bids and securing projects through to contract award.
Strong commercial acumen with expertise in cost planning, procurement and programme management.
A strategic thinker with the ability to balance client aspirations, commercial objectives and delivery requirements.
Outstanding communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project controls and risk management.
Degree qualified, or equivalent professional experience, within a construction-related discipline.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to play a defining role in shaping exceptional workplace projects from concept to completion. You will work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where innovation, quality and client experience are at the heart of everything we do. In return, you will have the platform to influence major project outcomes, build lasting client relationships and contribute to the continued growth and success of a progressive business