Project Director

PSR Solutions are working with a specialist Civils contractor in London who are looking to hire a Project Director with Construction and Infrastructure experience. Please see more info below!!

Project Director - Major Infrastructure / Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for safety, quality, programme, commercial performance, and team leadership across multidisciplinary delivery environments. You will play a critical role in shaping delivery strategy, driving operational excellence, and building strong client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring excellence across safety, quality, programme, commercial performance, and people leadership
• Direct and inspire multidisciplinary teams including Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Construction Managers, driving high performance and consistency
• Provide engineering leadership, ensuring buildability, temporary works, construction methodologies, and value engineering are robust and well-communicated
• Establish and maintain effective planning, monitoring, and reporting systems to enable proactive decision-making and delivery control
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful outcomes
• Collaborate with pre-construction teams, contributing to tenders through technical input, methodology development, and resource planning
• Represent the organisation in client presentations and interviews, acting as a senior ambassador for delivery capability and culture
• Lead and support commercial functions, ensuring strong financial management, contract administration, and maximisation of project outcomes
• Ensure robust governance, documentation, and compliance, supporting risk management and commercial success
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, supporting succession planning and long-term capability building
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across projects and the wider business

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering complex, high-value construction or infrastructure projects in a senior leadership capacity
• Proven track record leading large, multidisciplinary teams in demanding project environments
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods, engineering principles, temporary works, and safety regulations
• Excellent commercial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control, with the ability to influence financial performance
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging at executive level
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships and resolve complex challenges under pressure
• Highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with a commitment to right-first-time delivery
• Strong leadership capability with experience in coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Ability to foster collaborative, high-performing team cultures with open communication and accountability
• Confident in maintaining and enforcing high safety and compliance standards
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality insights
• Relevant professional membership desirable; CSCS card required

Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more information!