Project Director

Essex

-130,000 - -160,000 + Package + Bonus + Car Allowance + Accommodation + Private Medical + Pension + Long-Term Progression

A leading UK main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work is looking to appoint a Project Director to lead the delivery of a large-scale food / cold storage facility.

You will take full ownership of a flagship food / FMCG project, leading from early-stage planning through to completion. This role requires someone who understands sequencing, outputs, and risk from having delivered similar facilities before.
You''ll be responsible for driving performance across programme, commercial, and operational delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standard.

Your Role As Project Director Will Include:

• Full responsibility for delivery of a food / cold storage facility from start to finish
• Leading construction, engineering and MEP teams across the project lifecycle
• Managing programme, budget, risk, and overall project performance
• Acting as the key point of contact for the client and senior stakeholders
• Coordinating internal teams and established supply chain partners
• Driving health & safety, quality, and operational standards on site

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience operating as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on major projects
• Essential: experience delivering a food manufacturing, FMCG, cold storage facility or cleanrooms
• Background working for a main contractor or similar delivery environment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of risk and programme
• Experience delivering complex, high-value construction projects (-50m+ preferred)
• Open to travel and project-based work across the UK

This is a high-impact role suited to someone looking to take full ownership of a major scheme, within a business that rewards performance and offers long-term progression into senior operational leadership.

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