Project Director

CrimsonXT has partnered with a global warehouse automation and supply chain technology business, looking to hire a Project Director based in the UK.

You’ll lead the delivery of complex, high-value projects from design and pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. This senior leadership role combines responsibility for project performance, commercial outcomes and multidisciplinary teams, alongside managing key client relationships.

Role responsibilities:

• Lead major projects and programmes, ensuring delivery against agreed budgets, schedules, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Develop project delivery strategies and coordinate design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, specialist contractors and supply chain partners, maintaining clear responsibilities and delivery standards.
• Oversee financial performance, forecasting, cost control and margin protection, including contractual obligations, variations and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and manage project risks, taking action to resolve technical, operational and commercial challenges.
• Build strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders, acting as the escalation point for significant project matters.
• Establish effective project governance and reporting, keeping executive leadership informed of progress, risks and financial performance.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, operational readiness and final handover, while developing teams and improving delivery processes.

What we are looking for:

• Proven senior project leadership experience within construction, engineering, industrial, infrastructure or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong end-to-end delivery experience, including construction, installation and commissioning.
• A track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex supply chains.
• Strong commercial, financial and risk management skills.
• Experience managing senior client relationships and influencing key stakeholders.
• The ability to resolve complex delivery challenges and bring projects to successful completion.
• A relevant professional qualification in construction, engineering or project management.
• Experience in technically complex, live operational or mission-critical environments would be highly advantageous, alongside professional credentials such as MCIOB, CEng, APM or equivalent.

Sound interesting? Apply today to find out more.