Project Director - West Midlands

Job Title: Project Director – Design & Build / Fit Out (Pre-Construction Focus)

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + Medical + Bonus (negotiable for candidates with existing client contacts and ability to bring in work)

Company Overview:
Our client is part of a larger, well-established organisation with a dedicated business unit specialising in high-quality Design & Build (D&B) and fit out projects. This business unit delivers approximately £20m turnover annually, with project values typically ranging from £1.5m to £3m, though they have tendered for projects up to £12m.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Director from within the Design & Build or fit out sector to take a leadership role in the front-end, pre-construction phase of projects. This is a client-facing position focused on securing projects and ensuring a smooth transition to the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take project enquiries from the Business Development team through to contract signing.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their representatives.

• Strategise and develop winning approaches for tenders.

• Participate in and lead pitch presentations to clients.

• Organise and coordinate internal teams, including:

  • Design team (for D&B projects)

  • Commercial team

  • Delivery team

• Liaise with the legal team to finalise and sign contracts.

• Oversee all pre-construction activities before handing projects over to the delivery team.

Project Profile:

• Typical project value: £1.5m – £3m

• Larger tenders up to £12m

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven track record as a Project Director or senior pre-construction leader in the D&B or fit out sector.

• Strong client relationship management skills.

• Experience in competitive tendering and pitch presentations.

• Excellent coordination skills across multiple internal disciplines.

• Commercially astute with an understanding of contracts and legal processes.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: £80,000 – £90,000

• Car allowance

• Medical insurance

• Bonus scheme

• Negotiable package for candidates with strong industry contacts and the ability to bring in new business.