Project Director

9161
West Sussex
Contract
Freelance or Permenant
Carmichael UK are looking for a Project Director to work on a Major Water Framework project in Brighton.
Location: Initially Falmer, moving to Otterbourne, Hampshire
Employment Type: Permanent or Freelance
 
Carmichael UK is supporting a major water infrastructure client in their search for an experienced Project Director to lead a complex capital delivery programme across the South and Southeast. This is a unique opportunity to join a senior leadership team overseeing a £1bn framework of critical projects, encompassing heavy civil engineering and M&E works over the next five years.
 
You will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery—from design and procurement to commissioning and handover—while championing safety, environmental performance, and wellbeing across the programme. Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership are essential, as is a focus on driving continuous improvement, innovation, and commercial performance.
 
Key Requirements:
  • Proven success delivering multi-project infrastructure frameworks
  • Strong background in collaborative construction environments (ideally water sector)
  • Extensive experience in leadership, CDM, contract management (NEC), and team development
  • Degree/HNC in a relevant engineering or construction discipline
  • NEC PM accreditation and APMP (preferred)
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in complex delivery environments.
 
Please apply or contact me directly if you are interested.