G1 Search has been exclusively retained to appoint a Director of Projects for an ambitious and growing business delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
This is a significant leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to join a successful entrepreneurial organisation and play an influential role in shaping its future direction, operational capability and long-term growth. Working closely with the Founder and Managing Director as part of the senior leadership team, the Director of Projects will assume responsibility for the overall leadership, performance and development of the project delivery function.
The successful candidate will play a central role in developing the people, structures, processes and commercial disciplines required to support an expanding portfolio of projects, while contributing to wider business strategy and organisational development.
This appointment offers genuine autonomy and influence, combining responsibility for operational performance with the opportunity to help shape how the business grows, develops its leadership capability and delivers on its strategic ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of project delivery across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe
Lead, develop and strengthen the Project Management team, building the capability required to support continued growth
Establish and implement effective project governance, operational structures and performance management processes
Oversee the commercial performance of projects, ensuring effective management of budgets, contracts, risk and profitability
Work closely with the Founder and senior leadership team to shape business strategy, operational priorities and future growth plans
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, contractors, supply chain partners and other stakeholders
Support the development of organisational capability, including resource planning, succession and leadership development
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen delivery capability and support expansion into new markets
Required Experience
Proven senior leadership experience within construction, building services, utilities or related infrastructure sectors
Strong track record of overseeing complex construction projects across multiple contracts, teams or locations
Demonstrated experience leading and developing Project Managers, operational teams and wider delivery functions
Experience contributing to business strategy, organisational growth and operational development
Strong commercial and financial management experience, including responsibility for project performance, budgets, contracts and risk
Proven ability to establish effective operational structures, processes and governance to support business growth
Experience working with senior leadership teams and contributing to strategic and operational decision making
Experience within M&E, electrical infrastructure, utilities or data centre environments would be particularly advantageous
What’s on Offer
A significant leadership appointment within an ambitious and growing organisation
Genuine autonomy to lead, shape and develop the project delivery function
The opportunity to build and develop a high-performing team and strengthen organisational capability
Competitive executive salary, performance-related bonus and benefits package
This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished construction or project delivery leader who is ready to take on broader strategic responsibility within a successful and growing organisation.
For the right individual, the appointment offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, develop people, strengthen operational performance and play a defining role in the next phase of the company’s growth.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career ambitions, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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