Project Director

About the Company

A highly established, design-led Design & Build firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial interiors across the Nation. With decades of heritage, a loyal client base, and a robust pipeline of workplace and commercial projects, the business is now seeking a high-profile Project Director with an established network and proven work-winning capability. This strategic hire will strengthen the company’s front-end presence and expand its influence across the region.

The Role

This is a senior, commercially influential role for an experienced Project Director who already commands credibility in the D&B market. You’ll lead front-end pitches, shape proposals, and leverage your network to generate new opportunities. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them from initial concept through to delivery, while providing strategic oversight across multiple live projects.

This role suits a PD who thrives on relationship-building, pitching, and revenue generation, and who wants to play a key part in shaping the company’s growth across the South East.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact pitches, tender interviews, and proposal presentations, setting the commercial tone and driving win rates.
• Use your existing network of clients, consultants, agents, and suppliers to generate new opportunities and expand the company’s reach.
• Act as the senior client-facing figure from first engagement through to project completion.
• Shape front-end strategy, influencing design direction, programme, methodology, and commercial positioning.
• Work closely with pre-construction, design, and commercial teams to craft compelling, competitive proposals.
• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships, becoming a trusted advisor and key relationship holder.
• Provide strategic oversight across multiple projects, ensuring quality, programme, and commercial targets are achieved.
• Mentor and develop project teams, ensuring a consistent, polished front-end experience.
• Represent the business at industry events, networking functions, and regional forums to elevate brand presence.
• Provide board-level insight on pipeline development, market activity, and revenue opportunities across the South East.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Project Director within the Design & Build or commercial fit-out sector.
• Strong, established network across the South East — clients, agents, consultants, and supply chain.
• Demonstrable track record of winning work, leading pitches, and influencing client decisions.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills; confident, articulate, and persuasive.
• Deep understanding of D&B methodology, CAT A/CAT B fit-out, and commercial interiors.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to shape strategy and drive profitability.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and inspire high performance.
• Comfortable managing multiple opportunities and projects across the region.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, relationship-driven mindset.
• Relevant construction qualifications; chartership (MCIOB, RICS) advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent starting salary and performance-related bonus tied to work-winning success.
• Opportunity to join a highly established, design-led D&B firm with a strong regional presence.
• High-impact, commercially influential role with direct input into business growth across the South East.
• Clear progression to Operations Director or Board-level roles.
• Collaborative culture with strong client loyalty and repeat business.

For more information, please apply with an up to date CV.