Project Director - Permanent Opportunity
DIVISION: Build
LOCATION: Cambridgeshire
BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + additional benefits
As GRAHAM continues to expand its presence across the West Midlands, we are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major construction projects across the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader with extensive experience delivering large-scale residential developments and managing complex, high-value schemes from inception through to completion.
We are looking for an individual who can provide strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
As Project Director, you will provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for the successful delivery of major developments. You will oversee all aspects of project performance, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining strong client relationships and achieving commercial objectives.
Working closely with clients, consultants, local authorities, and internal teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving successful project outcomes while strengthening GRAHAM's reputation as a leading contractor across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle
- Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing project delivery teams
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and supply chain partners
- Drive commercial performance, overseeing project budgets, forecasts, and financial controls
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while ensuring robust delivery strategies are in place
- Champion health and safety, quality, and sustainability objectives across multiple projects
- Promote innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement
- Represent GRAHAM at senior client, industry, and stakeholder forums
About You
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role delivering large-scale residential developments
- Strong track record of successfully delivering multi-million-pound residential or mixed-use schemes from inception through to completion
- Extensive experience operating within the West Midlands construction market and a strong understanding of the regional development landscape
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage substantial budgets and drive project profitability
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate teams and drive delivery excellence
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to overcoming project challenges
Why Join GRAHAM?
- Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK and Ireland
- Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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