Project DirectorLondon / Hybrid90,000 - 120,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefitsPermanentWe have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior project professional to step into a high-profile Project Director position, taking strategic responsibility for a major, long-term capital investment programme.
You will lead an established multidisciplinary team delivering a substantial portfolio of projects across multiple locations, working closely with senior client stakeholders and an experienced management team.
Rather than personally managing individual projects, your focus will be on the bigger picture: leading the account, developing the team, strengthening the client relationship and driving commercial and operational performance across the programme.
It could suit an existing Project Director looking for a fresh challenge or a high-performing Associate Director ready to take the next step in their career.
The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will take overall responsibility for the successful performance and development of the account, leading through an established team of senior managers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic leadership and direction across a large, multidisciplinary capital programmeLeading, developing and supporting an established management teamActing as a trusted senior adviser to the client and building strong relationships with key stakeholdersMaintaining oversight of a substantial portfolio of projects across multiple locationsTaking responsibility for the commercial and financial performance of the accountProtecting and developing an important, long-standing client relationshipDriving greater pace, accountability and consistency across the programmeIdentifying opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and value for the clientUsing data, digital systems and KPIs to drive measurable improvementsChampioning continuous improvement and encouraging better ways of workingMaintaining excellent standards across health, safety, risk and governanceIdentifying appropriate opportunities to develop the account and wider client relationshipRepresenting the programme at senior leadership level within the wider businessAbout YouWe are looking for a credible and commercially minded leader who can operate strategically while remaining close enough to the programme to understand where improvements can be made.
You are likely to have experience within a construction consultancy or client-side programme environment and will be able to demonstrate: Leadership of complex, multidisciplinary programmes or portfoliosExperience working within high-volume, multi-project environmentsSuccessful leadership and development of senior managers and professional teamsStrong senior-level client and stakeholder management skillsCommercial responsibility, ideally including P&L or account performanceA track record of delivering measurable improvements, efficiencies or cost savingsThe ability to identify issues early and implement practical solutionsStrong understanding of health, safety, risk and governanceExperience using management information, digital tools and KPIs to improve performanceExcellent communication, influencing and negotiation skillsA relevant construction, engineering, technical or project/programme management backgroundExperience of major capital investment programmes would be particularly beneficial.
Leadership StyleThis is a role for someone who enjoys leading people and making things happen.
You will be proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused, with the confidence to challenge where necessary while maintaining strong relationships.
You should be comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and creating momentum, while remaining collaborative and approachable.
This is a rare opportunity to take strategic ownership of a substantial, established programme without having to build an account from scratch.
You will inherit an experienced team and established client relationship, while having the autonomy to shape its future direction and performance. For an ambitious Associate Director, it provides a genuine opportunity to step into Project Director-level responsibility. For an established Project Director, it offers the scale, autonomy and senior client exposure to make a meaningful impact. The position is London-based with hybrid working, with approximately three days per week spent working alongside the team and client.
For a confidential discussion, contact Madeline Cooling on 07944 558829.Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Discipline(s): Project ManagementJob type: Permanent
Director - Project Manager in London employer: Aldwych Consulting
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