Project Director

Our client, a leading technical services provider in the construction and energy sectors, is seeking a Project Director to lead complex M&E, electrical, infrastructure and decarbonisation programmes across the Northern region. This permanent senior leadership role offers the opportunity to manage major client programmes, build lasting partnerships and support the UK's transition to a lower-carbon future.

Key Responsibilities:

Take strategic and operational accountability for programme or portfolio performance across cost, time, quality, safety and customer expectations
Lead projects from early design development through construction, commissioning, measurement and verification, and handover
Develop programme strategies, manage inter-project dependencies and maintain effective governance across commercial, financial, operational, risk and QSHE performance
Act as the senior point of contact for clients, chairing project boards and representing the business at senior steering groups
Provide direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, multidisciplinary teams and third-party contractors
Support commercial negotiations, change management, contract amendments, risk allocation, bids and mobilisation
Promote safety, wellbeing, inclusion, continuous improvement, innovation and sustainable delivery
Identify opportunities, efficiencies and improvements that support client relationships and business growth

Job Requirements:

Significant experience leading complex engineering, construction, energy or energy performance contracting projects and portfolios
Strong knowledge of M&E and electrical project delivery within construction or infrastructure environments
Strong commercial awareness, including financial management, governance and performance responsibility
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, supply chain partners and third-party contractors
Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, with confidence supporting commercial negotiations and change control
Understanding of the full EPC project lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning and measurement and verification
Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior internal and external stakeholders
Experience implementing governance, systems and processes within a growing or changing business
Passion for Net Zero, sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects
Engineering or construction-related degree and APM qualification would be advantageous
Eligibility to live and work in the UK and a full, valid UK driving licence

Personal Qualities:

The successful Project Director will be a natural leader who inspires confidence, takes ownership of outcomes and creates a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. Strong communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
A genuine commitment to people, safety, customer service and collaborative working will be highly valued. The role will suit someone who is commercially aware, delivery-focused and motivated to make a meaningful contribution to the UK's energy transition.

Benefits:

Opportunity to lead high-profile energy, infrastructure and decarbonisation programmes
Professional development and career progression within a leading technical services environment
Inclusive, people-first culture focused on health, safety and wellbeing
Opportunity to work with senior clients and multidisciplinary teams
Involvement in innovation, sustainability and Net Zero initiatives
If you are an experienced Project Director with strong M&E, electrical, commercial and construction leadership expertise, apply now to make a lasting impact on major projects and the UK's lower-carbon future
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed