At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a prestigious student accommodation project from the ground up in Edinburgh.
- Company: Well-regarded regional contractor expanding in Scotland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, full benefits package, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Own a major project and make a real impact in the student accommodation sector.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as Project Director on large-scale builds and concrete/RC frame expertise.
The predicted salary is between 115000 - 130000 £ per year.
Project Director, Edinburgh A well-regarded regional contractor has won a prestigious 208-unit student accommodation new build scheme in Edinburgh and needs an exceptional individual to run it from the ground up.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract starting early August 2026, with a site start of 1 September 2026 and completion July 2028.
With the contractor actively growing their presence in Scotland, there is a genuine route to a permanent role for the right person as further projects are secured in the region.
The role: You will take full ownership of this scheme as Project Director.
No hand-holding.
No micromanagement.
You will build your own lean site team, manage the programme and subcontractors, and deliver one of Edinburgh's most exciting student accommodation projects.
What we need: Proven experience as a Project Director (or equivalent senior delivery role) on large-scale, high-value new build projects Concrete / RC frame experience (non-negotiable) A self-starter who can run a complex scheme with minimal escalation Strong commercial and programme management skills Local to Edinburgh or commutable for daily on-site presence The package: £115,000-£130,000 basic salary Car allowance Full benefits package 2-year FTC with potential to go permanent If you are an experienced Project Director with big building credentials and the drive to own a project like this, we want to hear from you.
Send your CV to grant@ysrecruitment. com, apply directly to the advert, or drop me a message here on Linked In.
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