Average Project Director salary in City of London

A respected construction consultancy with offices across London and the South East is seeking a Project Director to join their growing team, working across residential and education-led developments. With a strong presence in both Sevenoaks and Central London, the business is expanding its senior team and is now looking for a Project Director who has a proven ability to lead large-scale developments while also growing and mentoring a successful delivery team. This role is ideally suited to a Project Director who thrives in a client-facing environment and has extensive experience delivering new build and refurbishment projects, particularly in the public and private residential sectors. The consultancy is known for its structured quality management systems, and the incoming Project Director must bring a demonstrable understanding of how to work within ISO-certified frameworks while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The Project Director's role As Project Director, you will be responsible for leading a portfolio of projects ranging from £5m to £50m+, typically for local authorities, housing associations and private developers. Projects span mixed-use regeneration schemes, education facilities and high-end residential developments. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and procurement through to handover and post-occupancy. You will also play a key role in strategic business development, identifying opportunities for organic growth and supporting the leadership team in winning repeat work. There is a particular focus on developing the internal team, and the ideal Project Director will have experience building, mentoring and retaining high-performing teams. The Project Director Degree qualified in construction, surveying, project management or a related field Chartered (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent) Proven track record operating at senior level in a construction consultancy Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems Confident leading complex stakeholder groups and managing project governance Experience working across residential, education and/or commercial sectors In Return? £90,000 - £110,000 per annum Travel allowance or season ticket loan Hybrid working options following probation Private healthcare and generous pension scheme Structured CPD and support with further accreditation Clear route to Director-level equity participation Keywords: Project Director | Construction Consultancy | Quality Management | Residential Development | London | Sevenoaks

A leading consultancy with a growing reputation for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the UK is seeking an ambitious and driven Project Management Director to take a key leadership role in their London office. This award-winning consultancy is known for its collaborative culture, high client retention, and ongoing investment in its people. With a strong pipeline of public and private sector work, they are now looking for a Director to lead and grow their team. The ideal Director will be a confident and strategic thinker, commercially astute, and capable of both delivering major projects and mentoring high-performing teams. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with genuine long-term prospects. The Director - Project Management's role The successful Director - Project Management will take overall responsibility for leading a team of Project Managers across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, residential, and commercial. The Director - Project Management will be a key client contact and will be instrumental in shaping business strategy, securing repeat work, and driving team performance. You will also play a central role in the recruitment, development, and retention of talent, while ensuring delivery excellence across all projects. Core duties include: Leading multiple project teams from inception to completion Driving new business opportunities and supporting bid submissions Acting as Client Director for key commissions Supporting the board in the strategic growth of the PM service line Mentoring and managing senior staff and growing team capability Promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration The Director - Project Management Chartered (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent) A proven background in leading teams within a consultancy environment Experience delivering complex capital projects (£20m+) Strong business development and client-facing experience Excellent leadership, team development, and commercial skills Committed to high standards and continuous improvement In Return? £80,000 - £100,000 Generous bonus scheme Enhanced pension and holiday allowance Clear route to Equity / Partner level Flexible working (3 days office-based) Forward-thinking, social, and collaborative culture If you are a Director of Project Management looking for a fresh challenge, with the opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing PM team at one of the most respected names in the industry, this could be your next step. Director - Project Management | London | Consultancy | MRICS | Construction | Leadership | PM

Regional Projects Director - PFI contracts. Central and Southern - Salary to c£120k As a Project Director, you will develop, track, and evaluate programmes to help achieve goals and objectives of the Central & Southwest business unit. The role will require oversight of a strong pipeline of Projects as well as delivery of Lifecycle works across a number of PFI contracts across the region. You will lead from a policy and process perspective a large and diverse team of operational project managers, technical, support staff, and contractors, both directly and indirectly, the majority of Project Managers will report in to senior members of staff on the contracts however you will be responsible for the larger projects and ensuring consistency of delivery in line with central PMO processes . You also create and manage complex budgets and business plans relating to project development and Lifecycle. Your experience will include providing strategic, technical, operational, commercial, financial, and managerial leadership to implement project delivery successfully. As a director, you have a background of conducting regular reviews to ensure all project activities are accountable, accurate, and meet financial deliverables, obligations and key performance metrics, specifically in relation to Health and Safety. The post holder will be responsible for delivering and securing projects at an annual value of circa £20m p.a. and Minor Works at circa £20m p.a. The aspiration of the business is to grow the turnover in these areas, whilst positively contributing to our Net Margin goals. A Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferredAccreditation to relevant professional institute is preferredAt least 10 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery in the Construction industryPrevious experience in a similar rolePrevious experience within the FM industryPrevious experience in PFIFinancial acumen Please apply online or call James Sampson on --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.