Project Director – Tier 1 Commercial Fit-Out Contractor

📍 Location: London

💼 Sector: Commercial Fit-Out | Cut & Carve | CAT A & B

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.

The Shore Group

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