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Project Director

United Kingdom, Manchester Employment contract 100000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted November 25, 2025
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An ambitious and growing project management consultancy based in Manchester is currently seeking an experienced Director of Projects to lead and develop their established team of Project Managers. With a diverse pipeline of work across the entertainment, logistics, utilities, leisure, and residential sectors, the consultancy offers a rare opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping the future of the business during a key phase of growth.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee the delivery of major construction projects, with a particular focus on entertainment venues such as stadiums, theatres, and concert spaces
  • Provide oversight across logistics, utilities, and residential developments
  • Ensure high standards of project execution
  • Lead on business development strategy
  • Build out the consultancy’s internal infrastructure as part of wider group expansion
  • Develop junior and senior PMs alike, particularly in JCT and NEC contract administration

Requirements

  • Extensive multi-sector project management experience, with a strong background in entertainment or leisure venues (e.g. stadiums, theatres, concert halls)
  • Proven ability to lead and manage project teams from Assistant to Project Director level
  • Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC experience desirable)
  • Demonstrable strategic thinking and business development capability
  • High emotional intelligence and people management skills
  • A relevant degree in construction, project management or a related field
  • Chartered status (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) preferred

Nice to have

NEC experience

What we offer

  • Bonus scheme linked to BD activity and company performance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • 25 days holiday (with the option to increase to 30)
  • Birthday off + one paid volunteer day
  • Supportive leadership and operational team
  • Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking consultancy ahead of their rebrand as Motion Group

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