Project Director | London & Sweden

Project Director | London & Sweden

  • Tier 1 Main Contractor with Strong Pipeline

  • High-Profile Building & Mission-Critical Projects

  • Excellent Package & Senior Leadership Role

Oradeo Recruitment is currently seeking a Project Director on behalf of a top-tier main contractor, for high-profile mission-critical and commercial developments in London and Sweden. This executive-level position is ideal for a senior construction leader with experience in delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to handover on major builds

  • Drive commercial, technical, and programme delivery across multiple workstreams

  • Act as the primary client interface, ensuring alignment with commercial goals and project objectives

  • Provide strategic leadership to on-site teams and support functions, ensuring high performance and collaboration

  • Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards

  • Manage stakeholder relationships, design development, and subcontractor engagement

  • Oversee project budgeting, cost control, and risk management

  • Develop and implement project execution plans, resource strategies, and performance KPIs

  • Contribute to business growth, pre-construction strategy, and client retention efforts

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar discipline

  • 10+ years’ experience in senior project roles with Tier 1 contractors

  • Proven track record delivering large-scale data centre, commercial, or life sciences projects across the UK/EU

  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

  • Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge (e.g., FIDIC, NEC)

  • Willingness to travel between the UK and mainland Europe as required

  • EU/UK passport or right to work across both regions

What’s on Offer

  • Executive-level package including salary, bonus, pension, and benefits

  • Long-term project pipeline across the UK and Scandinavia

  • Opportunity to shape and lead landmark projects with a Tier 1 contractor

  • Supportive culture focused on excellence, collaboration, and innovation

How to Apply

Apply directly through our website or send your CV in confidence to recruitment@oradeo.com

About Oradeo

Oradeo Recruitment is a specialist recruitment partner to Europe’s leading construction and engineering companies. We support high-impact projects across Data Centres, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, and Commercial sectors in Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.