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Project Director

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 100,000 - 120,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

An ambitious and growing project management consultancy based in Manchester is currently seeking an experienced Director of Projects to lead and develop their established team of Project Managers. With a diverse pipeline of work across the entertainment, logistics, utilities, leisure, and residential sectors, the consultancy is offering a rare opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping the future of the business during a key phase of growth.

The successful Director of Projects will be expected to attend the Manchester office a minimum of three days per week, contributing both as a senior project lead and as a mentor and manager to a talented and expanding project management team.

The Director of Projects' role

The Director of Projects will oversee the delivery of major construction projects, with a particular focus on entertainment venues such as stadiums, theatres, and concert spaces. They will also provide oversight across logistics, utilities, and residential developments.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Director of Projects will ensure high standards of project execution, lead on business development strategy, and help to build out the consultancy's internal infrastructure as part of wider group expansion. This is a key leadership position requiring a mix of operational expertise, contractual knowledge, and emotional intelligence.

Team management is a core element of the role, with responsibilities including the development of junior and senior PMs alike, particularly in JCT and NEC contract administration.

The Director of Projects

To be considered for the Director of Projects role, you must have:

Extensive multi-sector project management experience, with a strong background in entertainment or leisure venues (e.g. stadiums, theatres, concert halls)

Proven ability to lead and manage project teams from Assistant to Project Director level

Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC experience desirable)

Demonstrable strategic thinking and business development capability

High emotional intelligence and people management skills

A relevant degree in construction, project management or a related field

Chartered status (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) preferred

In Return?

£100,000 - £120,000 per annum

Bonus scheme linked to BD activity and company performance

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

25 days holiday (with the option to increase to 30)

Birthday off + one paid volunteer day

Supportive leadership and operational team

Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking consultancy ahead of their rebrand as Motion Group

Director of Projects | Construction Project Management | Manchester Jobs | Entertainment Sector PM | JCT Contracts | Team Leadership

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