4Front Recruitment

Project Director

4Front Recruitment  •  Acton, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Project Director

Location: Acton, West London

Salary: £140,000 to £150,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: High Tech Construction | Data Centres | Defence | Energy

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based

Lead the Delivery of Some of the UK's Most Complex Construction Projects!

Our client delivers specialist construction projects across the data, defence and energy sectors. From site acquisition and design through to construction, commissioning and client handover, they work on technically demanding projects where quality, engineering excellence and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do.

They're looking for an experienced Project Director to take overall responsibility for delivering major projects valued at £50m+. This is a senior leadership role, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the exceptionally high standards their clients expect.

If you have a strong Tier 1 main contractor background, extensive MEP delivery experience, and a track record of successfully leading large, complex projects, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Project Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across every stage of the project lifecycle, building strong relationships with clients, consultants and delivery teams while driving performance across commercial, operational and engineering functions.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Leading the successful delivery of major projects from pre construction through to completion and client handover.
  • Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers, Engineering, Commercial and Construction teams.
  • Building long term relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to support repeat business.
  • Driving programme, commercial, quality and operational performance across the project.
  • Managing project risk, governance and contractual obligations.
  • Working closely with commercial teams to maximise project performance and profitability.
  • Promoting a collaborative culture with safety, quality and customer satisfaction at the centre of every decision.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Project Director delivering £50m+ construction projects.
  • Strong Tier 1 main contractor background.
  • Excellent understanding of MEP delivery on technically complex projects.
  • Experience delivering projects within sectors such as data centres, defence, mission critical, energy, healthcare or major infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
  • Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing programme, cost, risk and project performance.
  • Degree qualified in a construction related discipline or equivalent.
  • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
  • A confident leader with the ability to develop high performing teams and build lasting client relationships.

What's on Offer?

  • £140,000 to £150,000 salary
  • Car Allowance
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Birthday day off

If you're an experienced Project Director looking to lead some of the UK's most technically advanced construction projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

4Front Recruitment

About 4Front Recruitment

At 4Front, we help start-ups and SMEs focus on their people by creating talent strategies that grow teams, close skills gaps, and align the workforce with their business strategy and future aspirations.

Talent as a Service (TaaS)

Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team works as an embedded part of your business, delivering end-to-end recruitment without traditional agency fees. We don't just post jobs — we actively search, engage, and headhunt candidates tailored to your business needs, ensuring the best fit for your teams.

What's included:

• Role definition and market mapping

• Workforce planning to address current and future skills gaps

• Targeted candidate sourcing and headhunting

• Video-driven candidate insights for skills, personality, and cultural fit

• Interview coordination and scheduling

• 90-day onboarding support

Internal Talent First Approach

We start with your existing workforce, identifying hidden potential and internal mobility opportunities before recruiting externally. This approach tackles skills gaps today and tomorrow, boosts employee engagement and retention, and reduces hiring costs.

Flexible, Transparent Hiring

• Monthly fee based on roles, salary levels, and project length

• Typical hires in 8–12 weeks

• Up to 50% cost savings vs traditional recruitment agencies

• Engagements run 3–6 months, giving you flexible, scalable hiring

Our Services

Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy | Permanent Recruitment | Executive Search & Targeted Headhunting | Contract Staffing | Strategic HR Consultancy

Why Choose 4Front

• 20+ years of HR leadership experience

• CIPD-qualified professionals with sector expertise in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and business services

• Strategic partners building people and business

• Replacement guarantee on every hire

We don't just build businesses. We build people. And people build your business.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Southampton, GB
Year Founded
2023
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