Director Of Projects

We are seeking an experienced Director of Projects to provide strategic leadership across large-scale capital projects, infrastructure developments and minor works programmes, ensuring successful project delivery, commercial performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale capital projects, infrastructure developments and minor works programmes.
• Establish and manage Project Management Office (PMO) frameworks, project governance and portfolio performance.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation and risk management.
• Manage CAPEX programmes, financial performance, cost optimisation and commercial accountability.
• Lead procurement strategies, contract management and contractor performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Oversee construction quality, technical compliance, HSE requirements and operational readiness.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in people management.
• Strong background in Project Management, Infrastructure Development, Construction Management or Capital Project Delivery.
• Proven experience managing large-scale project portfolios, CAPEX programmes and PMO functions.
• Strong expertise in project controls, procurement, contract management, financial governance and risk management.
• Experience delivering complex projects within live operational environments.
• Excellent leadership, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, RICS or equivalent are advantageous.

Candidates with 15+ years of experience managing complex, high-value project portfolios will be preferred.