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.