Project Directors

Paul Bennett Recruitment Ltd
Overview

The Project Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects within the UK Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, and Construction sectors, typically valued between £5 million and £30 million.

These site-based positions require commercially astute and delivery-focused professionals with extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, driving productivity, and ensuring that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Location

Various

Job title

Project Directors

Sector

Oil & Gas Infrastructure / Civil Engineering / Construction / Energy

Remuneration package

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension, healthcare, and other benefits
• Travel and accommodation support (as required for site-based work)

Job specification

• Lead and direct the full lifecycle of major UK infrastructure and industrial projects – from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality and performance standards.
• Oversee planning, engineering design coordination, procurement, construction management, and project closeout activities.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Take ownership of project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial performance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers (NEC / FIDIC or similar).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and delivery risks while maximising opportunities and value creation.
• Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and UK regulations.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, construction, commercial, and HSE functions.
• Foster a collaborative, performance-driven site culture focused on results, accountability, and safety.
• Engage effectively with clients, partners, regulatory authorities, and local stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development to project managers and site leaders.

Quality, Safety & Productivity

• Champion a robust safety culture, ensuring compliance with UK HSE legislation and best practice.
• Drive project performance and productivity through effective resource management and innovation.
• Ensure delivery excellence in construction quality, environmental standards, and sustainability practices.

Strategic & Operational Input

• Contribute to business development and bid management activities for future projects.
• Provide insight and reporting on project performance to senior management, highlighting lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support the company’s strategic growth objectives within the UK infrastructure and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects within the UK Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, or Construction sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing projects in the £5m – £30m range.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (particularly NAECI and ESCA).
• Effective leadership of large, site-based, multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of UK construction standards, safety legislation, and regulatory frameworks.

Results-driven, pragmatic, and capable of balancing technical, commercial, and operational priorities