Project Director

MTR Partnership · UK wide

Project Director at MTR Partnership, across the UK. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
UK wide
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
18 Sep 2026

Reference https://www.mtrp.co.uk/job/project-director-652.aspx

About the role

Project Director | Main Contractor | Major Healthcare Project | Six-Figure Salary + Executive Package

We’re currently working with a leading national contractor to recruit an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a prestigious large-scale healthcare development.

This is a flagship project and a key appointment for the business. The successful individual will take full ownership of the scheme from pre-construction through to completion, leading the project team, managing key stakeholder relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of a highly complex healthcare facility.

The role will suit an established Project Director or Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering major construction projects and previous healthcare experience.

What You’ll Be Doing;

  • Providing overall leadership and strategic direction for a major healthcare project
  • Taking ownership of the project from pre-construction, design development and planning through to completion and handover
  • Leading and managing multidisciplinary project teams, including operational, design and commercial functions
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants and key project stakeholders
  • Working closely with the on-site Commercial Lead to ensure robust commercial performance and risk management
  • Driving programme, quality, safety and operational performance across the project
  • Leading project reporting and governance processes, providing clear communication to senior leadership and the client
  • Managing project risks, opportunities and key decision-making throughout the lifecycle of the scheme
  • Ensuring the project is delivered in line with contractual, regulatory and healthcare sector requirements

What You Will Need;

  • Proven experience operating as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager or equivalent on major construction projects
  • Previous healthcare project experience is essential
  • Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex construction schemes as the lead project representative
  • Strong understanding of pre-construction, planning, design management and project delivery processes
  • Experience managing large project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent commercial awareness and ability to work collaboratively alongside commercial teams
  • Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build long-term relationships and manage expectations
  • Relevant construction qualifications and professional memberships advantageous

Why Apply?

  • Lead the delivery of a flagship healthcare development
  • Join a leading national contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering major projects
  • High-profile role with significant autonomy and responsibility
  • Work alongside an experienced senior leadership and project delivery team
  • Excellent salary, executive package and long-term career prospects

If you're an experienced Project Director with a proven track record delivering major healthcare projects and are looking to lead a flagship scheme, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Reference: https://www.mtrp.co.uk/job/project-director-652.aspx · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 18 Sep 2026 · Listed via MTR Partnership

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