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Project Director

Location
Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary
£100,000 to £120,000
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
29 Jan 2025

Description

Are you a seasoned Project Director or an ambitious Senior Project Manager with a track record of leading high-value, complex construction projects?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a strategic impact and lead teams to success?

If so, this opportunity with a leading manufacturing and installation company in the construction sector could be perfect for you.

Who will you be working for?

This is an opportunity to work with a financially robust, fast-growing organisation specialising in high-quality door and loading bay solutions for controlled environments. Known for their consultative approach, innovative products, and commitment to service excellence, they ve achieved over 30% year-on-year growth and boast a strong reputation across the industry.

About the Role:

As Projects Director, you ll lead a division delivering complex projects (£200k £5.5m) profitably, on time, and with exceptional quality. From strategy to execution, you ll oversee the division s operations while ensuring the highest standards in safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Working closely with the senior leadership team, this role offers a clear pathway to General Manager or Managing Director positions for the right person.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the Projects Division, managing internal teams and external contractors.
  • Ensure profitable, timely delivery of all projects using a structured methodology.
  • Provide high-level oversight of major projects, focusing on financial, commercial, and HSQE aspects.
  • Support bid preparation for major tenders, bringing a consultative approach to complex challenges.
  • Play a key role in shaping the company s strategic growth objectives.

    About You:
    • Proven experience in construction project delivery, ideally in controlled environments (e.g., data centres, cleanrooms etc).
    • Strong leadership and commercial acumen with a results-driven mindset.
    • Experience working directly with clients, or with main contractors in sectors like security doors, HVAC, fire stopping, or cladding is advantageous.
    • Energetic, humble, and people-oriented able to inspire and lead teams.

Benefits

What Can This Role Offer You?

  • Car allowance
  • flexible holiday entitlement
  • Growth by Sharing benefits
  • modern offices, with a fully stocked kitchen and all the essential's such as a Dart board and pool table
  • Free parking
  1. Career Progression: Pathway to General Manager or Managing Director roles for high performers.
  2. Diverse Projects: Work on impactful projects across sectors like data centres, FMCG, and pharmaceuticals.
  3. Stability & Growth: Join a financially strong, fast-growing organisation with 30% YOY growth.
  4. High-Impact Leadership: Shape the future of a thriving projects division.
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Details

  • Job Reference: 1560593255-2
  • Date Posted: 29 January 2025
  • Recruiter: Universal Business Team
    Universal Business Team
  • Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
  • Salary: £100,000 to £120,000
  • Sector: Manufacturing Operations
  • Job Type: Permanent