Project Director

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Project Director to play a pivotal role in driving business growth while overseeing the successful delivery of workplace, commercial interior and design & build projects.

Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you will take ownership of opportunities from initial client engagement through to project completion, ensuring a seamless transition between sales, pre-construction and delivery teams. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, providing strategic leadership to Pre-Construction Managers, Designers and Project Managers while maintaining exceptional client relationships throughout.

This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a commercially astute individual who can balance business development, project oversight and client management to deliver outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects from initial opportunity through to successful completion.
Work closely with the Sales Director to achieve and exceed revenue and profitability targets.
Oversee and coordinate Pre-Construction Managers, Design teams and Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.
Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
Ensure opportunities are effectively qualified, costed and converted into profitable projects.
Drive targeted gross profit margins and conversion rates across the project portfolio.
Provide strategic input during bid, proposal and presentation stages.
Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, client experience and operational efficiency.
Monitor project performance, commercial outcomes and client satisfaction.
Support business development initiatives and attend client meetings, networking events and industry functions.
Ensure collaboration between sales, design, pre-construction and delivery teams.
Act as a senior point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.

About You

Proven experience operating at Project Director, Account Director, Client Director, Operations Director or senior project leadership level.
Strong commercial understanding of design & build, workplace, fit-out, construction or property sectors.
Demonstrable track record of delivering profitable projects and developing long-term client relationships.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across sales, design, pre-construction and project delivery functions.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence senior decision-makers and develop strategic client partnerships.
Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
Passionate about delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Personal Attributes

You will be:

Commercially astute and strategically minded.
A natural leader who inspires confidence.
Relationship-focused and client-centric.
Results-driven and motivated by success.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Collaborative and capable of bringing teams together.
Professional, credible and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders.

Package

£90,000 - £130,000 basic salary.
Performance-related bonus.
Car allowance.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the business.
Exposure to high-profile workplace and commercial interior projects.
Long-term career progression within a growing organisation.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy