Project Director in Durham

Legacie Group is currently recruiting for a construction Project Director for one of our up and coming projects in Durham starting early 2027. The Construction Project Director will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a high-rise residential apartment development, from pre-construction and mobilisation through to construction, commissioning, handover, and project close-out. The role will provide strategic leadership and direction to the project team, ensuring the development is delivered safely, on programme, within the approved budget, to the required quality standards, and in accordance with the design brief, contractual obligations, planning conditions, building regulations, and all applicable statutory requirements. The Project Director will lead the integration of design, procurement, construction, commercial management, quality assurance, building services, and stakeholder coordination to achieve the successful completion of the development. Key Responsibilities. Project Leadership and Management Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and management of the high-rise residential project from inception through to final completion. Establish project objectives, delivery strategies, governance arrangements, reporting procedures, and performance targets. Develop and maintain the master programme, key milestones, critical path, and project execution strategy. Lead the project management team, including project managers, construction managers, commercial managers, design managers, planning managers, HSE personnel, and quality managers. Ensure effective coordination between the client, developer, consultants, architects, engineers, main contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, and statutory authorities. Chair project progress meetings, executive reviews, risk workshops, and key stakeholder meetings. Monitor overall project performance and implement corrective actions where required. Promote a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven project culture. Programme and Construction Delivery Take overall responsibility for developing, monitoring, and achieving the agreed construction programme. Oversee construction sequencing, logistics, site establishment, craneage, vertical transportation, material deliveries, and workforce planning. Ensure effective coordination of structural works, façade installation, mechanical and electrical services, internal finishes, lifts, fire safety systems, and external works. <...