Project Director

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading Project consultancy to recruit a Project Director based in Cambridge.
This Project Director role offers a salary of £85,000-£100,000, alongside a strong bonus structure and an excellent benefits package.
If you're an experienced Project Director or senior professional from either a Project Management or Cost Management background, with the ability to lead teams and bring in new clients, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Project Director role
Within the role you will:
* Lead the successful delivery of major capital investment projects across the full lifecycle, from inception through to completion
* Manage and develop high-performing teams delivering Project Management and/or Cost Management services
* Act as the primary client interface, developing and growing key client accounts
* Play an active role in business development, including winning new work and expanding client relationships
* Provide strategic advice on procurement, delivery approaches, and commercial outcomes
* Oversee project governance including risk, programme, cost, and stakeholder management
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
* Manage project financial performance including fee forecasting, profitability, and resource planning

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Degree qualified in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or similar
* Ideally chartered (RICS, MCIOB, MAPM) or equivalent experience
* 10+ years' experience in a consultancy environment delivering complex construction projects
* Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
* Proven ability to lead teams and manage senior client relationships
* Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering profitable projects
* Experience in winning work and contributing to business growth

Personal skills
The Project Director role would suit someone who is:
* A strong leader capable of developing and inspiring teams
* Commercially focused with the ability to identify and secure new opportunities
* Confident, client-facing, and relationship-driven
* Strategic in thinking with strong decision-making ability
* Highly organised and adaptable across multiple projects and sectors
* Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement

Salary and benefits of the Project Director role:
* £85,000-£100,000 salary
* Bonus scheme (up to 10%)
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare (Vitality)
* Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy up to 5 additional days
* Professional membership fees covered
* Hybrid working

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