GRAHAM Group
Project Director - West Midlands
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About The Role
Project Director - Permanent Opportunity
DIVISION: Build
LOCATION: Solihull, West Midlands
BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + additional benefits
As GRAHAM continues to expand its presence across the West Midlands, we are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the delivery of a major residential development programme. This high-profile project will play a significant role in supporting regional growth and regeneration, delivering high-quality homes and community infrastructure at scale.
We are looking for a proven leader with extensive experience delivering large-scale residential schemes, capable of driving performance and leading multidisciplinary teams through every stage of the project lifecycle.
The Role
As Project Director, you will provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for the successful delivery of a major residential development. You will oversee all aspects of project performance, ensuring the scheme is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with clients, consultants, local authorities, and internal teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success while strengthening GRAHAM's reputation across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across all phases of the development lifecycle
- Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing project delivery teams
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and supply chain partners
- Drive commercial performance, overseeing project budgets, forecasts, and financial controls
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while ensuring robust delivery strategies are in place
- Champion health and safety, quality, and sustainability objectives across the project
- Promote innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement
- Represent GRAHAM at senior client, industry, and stakeholder forums
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About You
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role delivering large-scale residential developments
- Strong track record of successfully delivering high-value, complex housing or mixed-use schemes from inception through to completion
- Extensive experience working within the West Midlands construction market and an understanding of the regional development landscape
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage substantial budgets and drive project profitability
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate teams and drive delivery excellence
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to overcoming project challenges
Why Join GRAHAM?
- Join a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects
- Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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