At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major civil engineering projects and ensure client satisfaction across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading contractor with a focus on safety and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive health support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while leading high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major civil engineering projects across the UK. As the Project Director you will take full accountability for safety, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction on high-value, complex infrastructure schemes. This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, operational excellence, and the ability to drive high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
About you
- Proven track record in a Project Director / Senior Project Manager role within a Tier 1 or major contractor
- Extensive experience delivering complex civil engineering / infrastructure projects (e.g. highways, rail, utilities, structures)
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (e.g. NEC contracts)
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered status (CEng/MICE) desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Condition
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Project Director in Hoddesdon employer: Volkerrail Group
VolkerWessels UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and client satisfaction, we offer a dynamic work culture where Project Directors can thrive in leading major civil engineering projects across the UK. Our comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, flexible working opportunities, and extensive training programmes, ensures that our team members are supported both personally and professionally, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
