Fawkes & Reece

Project Director

City of London, London EC4V 4AY

Key information

Pay
£125,000 to £165,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
4 Sep 2026
Closing date
18 Sep 2026

About this role

We are working exclusively with a leading London commercial fit out contractor to appoint an experienced Project Director to oversee circa £25m of live work across 2 - 3 concurrent projects.

The business has a strong reputation within the London commercial market, delivering high-quality CAT-A, CAT-B and refurbishment projects for leading clients.

The Opportunity

This role would suit either

  • An established Project Director currently delivering projects in the £12m - £30m range.
  • A high-calibre Senior Project Manager who is ready to step up into a Project Director position and take responsibility for multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of 2 - 3 concurrent commercial fit out projects.
  • Oversee a combined project value of approximately £25m.
  • Lead project teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.
  • Manage client, consultant and subcontractor relationships at a senior level.
  • Take ownership of programme, commercial performance, procurement, risk and quality.
  • Provide leadership and direction across multiple project teams.
  • Drive projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
  • Support the wider business with client relationships, pre-construction and future opportunities.

About You

  • Strong background in London commercial office fit out.
  • Proven experience delivering Cat A and Cat B projects.
  • Ideally experienced leading projects up to £20m - £30m+.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong commercial awareness and excellent client-facing skills.
  • Confident leader with the ability to manage and develop project teams.
  • Ambitious Senior PMs with the capability to step up to PD level are encouraged to apply.

This is an exclusive opportunity with a strong pipeline of London commercial fit out projects and an opportunity to take genuine ownership across a £25m portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced performer looking to step into a defining leadership role within a market-leading contractor delivering some of London's most prestigious fit out schemes. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or alternatively contact Andreas in our London office on 07701249070 or

avella@frlondon.co.uk for a confidential discussion.