Project Director

Description:

Project Director
Location: London (Farringdon-based with client travel as required)
Salary: Up to £110,000 + Performance Bonus + Package

A growing London design-and-build workplace contractor is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Project Director to lead the delivery of high-quality workplace fit-out and refurbishment projects while also playing a key role in securing new business opportunities.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious individual with strong industry relationships, proven project delivery expertise and the commercial ability to grow client accounts and win new work within the workplace interiors sector.

About the Business Established in 2018, the business has built a reputation for delivering creative, high-quality workplace environments across London. Operating across design, build, fit-out and refurbishment, the company prides itself on being agile, collaborative and client-focused, delivering projects that combine technical excellence with exceptional customer experience.
The Role Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the Project Director will take ownership of both operational delivery and business growth. You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, lead client relationships at senior level and contribute directly to the company’s continued expansion through repeat business, networking and winning new opportunities.
This role would suit someone currently operating at Project Director, Senior Contracts Manager or Operations Director level within the commercial fit-out or workplace design-and-build sector.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the successful delivery of workplace fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion
Manage key client relationships and act as the senior point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
Drive programme, quality, commercial and operational performance across projects
Lead and mentor project delivery teams, ensuring high standards across all phases
Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities through existing relationships, referrals and networking
Support bids, pitches, presentations and pre-construction activity
Generate repeat business and develop long-term client partnerships
Work closely with commercial and design teams to ensure profitability and delivery excellence
Oversee project risk management, reporting and stakeholder communication
Contribute to strategic business growth and operational improvements About You The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in a senior leadership role within workplace fit-out, interiors or design-and-build construction
A strong track record of delivering commercial interior projects successfully
Existing industry relationships and the ability to generate and win new business
Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project financials
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously
A client-first mindset with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
The credibility and presence to represent the business at senior client level What’s on Offer
Salary up to £110,000 depending on experience
Performance-related bonus structure
Senior leadership position within a growing business
Opportunity to directly influence company growth and strategy
Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
Long-term progression potential This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Project Director who enjoys both delivering outstanding projects and building strong client relationships that drive future business growth