Project Director

Reference: 30839871686_1791561680

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.

£90,000.00 - £130,000.00
Per annum
GBP90000.00 - GBP130000 per annum + + comms + bonus + car+ package
Added 09/10/2026
Reference: 30839871686_1791561680

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