Project Director

Lead a £200m programme of major civil engineering and infrastructure works for one of Europe’s leading logistics property owners.Procter Street is working in partnership with SEGRO to deliver a major freight distribution centre development in Radlett. As part of the client-side project management team, we are looking for an experienced Project Director to take a senior leadership role across a £200m programme of NEC packages, encompassing earthworks, utilities and highways.This is an opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure project and play a key role in supporting SEGRO through the delivery of one of its significant logistics developments.The OpportunityAs Project Director, you will provide senior client-side leadership across the infrastructure and enabling works packages, working closely with SEGRO and the appointed main contractor to ensure successful delivery.You will be responsible for providing strategic direction, technical leadership and commercial oversight across a complex programme of major civil engineering works. The role will require someone who can operate confidently at board and senior stakeholder level while maintaining a strong understanding of construction delivery and the practical realities of major infrastructure projects.You will be working across NEC contract packages with a combined value of approximately £200m, covering:Major earthworks and groundworksHighways and infrastructureUtilities and associated diversionsEnabling and site infrastructure worksInterface management with the wider developmentContractor management and performanceProgramme, commercial, risk and change managementWorking on behalf of SEGRO, you will support the client in managing the appointed contractor and ensuring that the works are delivered safely, efficiently, commercially and to the required quality and programme.About Procter StreetProcter Street is an established project and programme management consultancy specialising in the delivery of complex construction, infrastructure and development projects.Working with Procter Street means joining a team that operates at senior level within some of the UK's most significant development and infrastructure programmes. We work closely with our clients, providing the technical, commercial and project leadership needed to turn major development opportunities into successfully delivered assets.For this role, you will be embedded within the SEGRO project environment while benefiting from the support, expertise and wider network of Procter Street.About SEGROSEGRO is a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehousing and industrial property, operating across major logistics and data centre markets in the UK and Europe.This is an opportunity to work alongside a sophisticated, well-established client with a major presence in the logistics and industrial property sector, contributing to the delivery of strategically important infrastructure and development projects.About YouWe are looking for a senior civil engineering professional who has the credibility and experience to lead major infrastructure packages from a client-side position.You are likely to have:A strong civil engineering background with significant experience delivering major infrastructure projects.Extensive experience at Project Director, Project Manager or equivalent senior level.A strong track record delivering large-scale earthworks, highways, utilities or enabling works.Experience managing major contractors and complex construction interfaces.Previous experience working for a Tier 1/main contractor is highly desirable and will be particularly valued.Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC forms of contract.The ability to manage major contractors from a position of authority and technical credibility.Strong commercial, programme and risk management capability.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior client, contractor and consultant teams.The ability to understand complex engineering issues while maintaining focus on the wider commercial and project objectives.Most importantly, you will be a senior leader who understands how major civil engineering projects are actually delivered and can bring the perspective and discipline of a main contractor into a sophisticated client-side environment.This is not a traditional consultancy role. You will have the opportunity to operate at the heart of a £200m infrastructure programme, working directly with SEGRO and influencing the successful delivery of major civil engineering packages.If you are a senior civil engineering professional with a strong main contractor background and the ambition to take a leading client-side role on a major £200m infrastructure programme, we would like to hear from you.