Project Director
Project Director
Location: London
Sector: Data Centre
Salary: £140,000 – £150,000 + Package
The Opportunity
A rare opportunity for a Project Director to join a specialist contractor delivering major defence, data centre and industrial projects.
This role will focus on leading a large-scale project and operational teams, ensuring delivery across programme, commercial, quality and client objectives. You’ll play a key leadership role within the business, overseeing complex schemes and supporting long-term client relationships.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
* Leading project teams on a major construction scheme.
* Managing operational delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
* Driving programme, commercial and quality performance.
* Managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
* Leading project planning and risk management.
* Supporting procurement and subcontractor management.
* Managing project reporting and delivery strategy.
* Supporting and mentoring operational teams.
* Ensuring health & safety and compliance standards are maintained.
About You
* Tier 1 project delivery experience on £50m+ schemes.
* Strong understanding of MEP delivery and D&B construction.
* Proven leadership experience across major projects.
* Strong commercial and operational awareness.
* Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts.
* Degree qualified or equivalent construction background.
* Excellent client-facing and leadership skills.
Company Profile
You’ll be joining a specialist contractor with a strong reputation across technically demanding sectors. The business delivers complex projects nationwide and offers long-term progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
What’s in it for you?
* 💰 £140,000 – £150,000 + package
* 🚗 Car allowance
* 🏗 Major defence and data centre projects
* 📈 Senior leadership opportunity
* 🏥 BUPA healthcare and benefits
* 🌴 25 days holiday + birthday off
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality