Project Director – Tier 1 Commercial Fit-Out Contractor

Company: The Shore Group
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Location: London
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About the Role

Shore Executive have been appointed on behalf of a £75M+ turnover Tier 1 Commercial Fit-Out Contractor in their search for a Project Director to join their London team.

This is a high-impact leadership role, overseeing one to two major cut and carve office fit-out projects, each valued between £20M – £30M+. You will drive project success from tender through to completion, playing a crucial role in client engagement, programme management, and external stakeholder coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-value fit-out environment and is eager to progress within a company that prioritises career development, innovation, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery and commercial performance.
  • Develop and oversee project delivery programmes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
  • Manage and mentor the project delivery team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring engagement from preconstruction to post-handover.
  • Oversee and coordinate external consultants, including architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and specialist consultancies.
  • Take full ownership of the design delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
  • Manage the procurement process, including the selection of subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with preconstruction, design, and commercial teams to enhance tender and bid capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety and best practices.
  • Drive procurement strategies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality execution.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A proven track record working for a Tier 1 Commercial Fit-Out Main Contractor, with project leadership experience in office fit-outs.
  • Strong expertise in CAT A & CAT B fit-out projects.
  • Hands-on experience managing cut and carve office projects.
  • A client-facing mindset, with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage complex project demands, balancing quality, budget, and programme constraints.
  • A strong leadership approach, capable of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.

Why Join?

  • High-profile projects: Work on prestigious office fit outs valued at £20M+.
  • Career progression: Join a company committed to professional development and internal promotion.
  • Collaborative culture: Be part of a dynamic, ambitious, and people-focused Tier 1 contractor.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction

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Posted: March 20th, 2025