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Posted 21 July, 2026

Project Director

Reed
Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Permanent

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We're partnering with a leading organisation delivering large-scale, complex engineering projects and are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead major programmes from inception through to successful completion.

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The Role

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  • Lead the successful delivery of large-scale, high-value engineering projects.
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  • Manage project teams, commercial performance, programme delivery, and key stakeholder relationships.
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  • Oversee project planning, procurement, delivery, implementation, and final handover.
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  • Drive safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
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  • Engage with senior stakeholders, consultants, suppliers, and delivery partners.
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  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
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The Candidate

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  • Extensive experience delivering large-scale, complex engineering projects or programmes.
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  • Strong commercial and contractual management expertise.
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  • Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
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  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
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  • Previous experience leading projects valued at £250m+ highly desirable.
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  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
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What's on Offer?

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  • Highly competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
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  • Opportunity to work on high-profile and strategically important engineering projects.
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  • Long-term pipeline of exciting and complex programmes.
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  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
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  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
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