Average Project Director salary in the UK

Project Director Essex£130,000 - £160,000 + Package + Bonus + Car Allowance + Accommodation + Private Medical + Pension + Long-Term ProgressionA leading UK main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work is looking to appoint a Project Director to lead the delivery of a large-scale food / cold storage facility.You will take full ownership of a flagship food / FMCG project, leading from early-stage planning through to completion. This role requires someone who understands sequencing, outputs, and risk from having delivered similar facilities before. You'll be responsible for driving performance across programme, commercial, and operational delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standard.Your Role As Project Director Will Include:Full responsibility for delivery of a food / cold storage facility from start to finishLeading construction, engineering and MEP teams across the project lifecycleManaging programme, budget, risk, and overall project performanceActing as the key point of contact for the client and senior stakeholdersCoordinating internal teams and established supply chain partnersDriving health & safety, quality, and operational standards on siteSkills & Experience Required:Proven experience operating as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on major projectsEssential: experience delivering a food manufacturing, FMCG, cold storage facility or cleanroomsBackground working for a main contractor or similar delivery environmentStrong leadership and stakeholder management capabilityCommercially aware with a strong understanding of risk and programmeExperience delivering complex, high-value construction projects (£50m+ preferred)Open to travel and project-based work across the UKThis is a high-impact role suited to someone looking to take full ownership of a major scheme, within a business that rewards performance and offers long-term progression into senior operational leadership.Keywords:Project Director, Construction Director, FMCG Construction, Food Manufacturing, Cold Storage, Industrial Construction, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Projects, Programme Director, Capital Projects, Main Contractor, Data Centre, Pharma, MEP Construction, Technical Construction, UK Construction, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham, Midlands, Yorkshire, UK Wide, Stay Away, Essex, Colchester, Mill Hill, Thurrock

MEP Project Director London£125,000 - £145,000 + Travel Allowance + Package + Career Progression + Major Technical ProjectsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Project Director to join a growing engineering and construction contractor delivering complex projects across the UK and Europe. This role will lead the delivery of a large-scale data centre project, managing the full MEP lifecycle from construction through commissioning within a complex mission-critical environment.You will be responsible for overseeing the full MEP project lifecycle, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business working on some of the most technically challenging projects in the market while offering clear long-term progression.The Role As An MEP Project Director Will Include* Managing mechanical and electrical teams across the full project lifecycle * Overseeing project planning, programme, cost and risk management * Coordinating with design, commercial and commissioning teams * Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners * Supporting commissioning, testing and project handover phasesThe Successful MEP Project Director Will Have* Proven experience delivering large-scale MEP projects from start to completion * Strong background in data centres, life sciences or technical projects * Experience leading large multidisciplinary project teams * Strong understanding of commissioning and complex building services systems * Previous experience working for a major MEP contractor * Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skillsFor more information please call Sonny on Keywords: MEP Project Director, Project Director, Technical Project Director, Building Services Director, MEP Lead, MEP Director, Operations Director, Senior Project Director, Construction Director, Mechanical & Electrical, M&E, MEP, Building Services Engineering, HV Systems, LV Systems, UPS Systems, Generators, Chillers, HVAC, Cooling Systems, BMS, Building Management Systems, Data Centre Infrastructure, Critical Systems, Mission Critical, Commissioning, Handover, Testing & Commissioning, T&C, Plant Rooms,Data Centres, Mission Critical, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Rooms, Logistics, Industrial

MEP Project Director Slough£125,000 - £145,000 + Travel Allowance + Package + Career Progression + Major Technical ProjectsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Project Director to join a growing engineering and construction contractor delivering complex projects across the UK and Europe. This role will lead the delivery of a large-scale data centre project, managing the full MEP lifecycle from construction through commissioning within a complex mission-critical environment.You will be responsible for overseeing the full MEP project lifecycle, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business working on some of the most technically challenging projects in the market while offering clear long-term progression.The Role As An MEP Project Director Will Include* Managing mechanical and electrical teams across the full project lifecycle * Overseeing project planning, programme, cost and risk management * Coordinating with design, commercial and commissioning teams * Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners * Supporting commissioning, testing and project handover phasesThe Successful MEP Project Director Will Have* Proven experience delivering large-scale MEP projects from start to completion * Strong background in data centres, life sciences or technical projects * Experience leading large multidisciplinary project teams * Strong understanding of commissioning and complex building services systems * Previous experience working for a major MEP contractor * Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skillsFor more information please call Sonny on Keywords: MEP Project Director, Project Director, Technical Project Director, Building Services Director, MEP Lead, MEP Director, Operations Director, Senior Project Director, Construction Director, Mechanical & Electrical, M&E, MEP, Building Services Engineering, HV Systems, LV Systems, UPS Systems, Generators, Chillers, HVAC, Cooling Systems, BMS, Building Management Systems, Data Centre Infrastructure, Critical Systems, Mission Critical, Commissioning, Handover, Testing & Commissioning, T&C, Plant Rooms,Data Centres, Mission Critical, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Rooms, Logistics, Industrial