Project Director

Walker & Sloan

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