Project Director CSA

COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client is a leading international contractor with a strong reputation for delivering technically demanding projects across Europe. Recognised for engineering capability and consistent delivery, they work with blue-chip clients in some of the most capital-intensive and fast-moving sectors in the market. Over many years the business has built lasting partnerships with global clients, supporting them through repeat programmes across multiple countries. This repeat-client model gives their teams continuity of work and a strong forward pipeline. Continued investment across the European market has created a need for proven senior leaders. This appointment sits at the top of the project delivery structure and will play a central role in shaping how the business delivers its next generation of projects. WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PROJECTS As Project Director, you will lead large, multidisciplinary project teams covering civil, structural, architectural and interfacing MEP works. Projects are typically high-value, programme-critical builds where early planning, logistics and sequencing are fundamental to success. The culture is direct, accountable and collaborative. Senior leaders are trusted to run their projects with real autonomy, backed by a business that invests in systems, safety and people. The role is location flexible, with travel to project sites across Europe as required. This gives you control over where you live while staying at the forefront of some of the most significant construction activity on the continent. RESPONSIBILITIES Hold overall accountability for the safe, timely and profitable delivery of major construction projects across Europe Lead CSA delivery strategy, including enabling works, substructure, frame and envelope, and their interface with MEP packages Direct and develop project teams, including Project Managers, construction, engineering and commercial leads Act as the senior point of contact for clients, design teams and key stakeholders Oversee programme, cost, risk and quality performance, taking decisive action to protect project outcomes Provide contractual leadership under NEC, FIDIC or bespoke forms, working closely with the commercial function Champion a strong health and safety culture across every site under your leadership Contribute to business development, bid strategy and the growth of the European delivery platform WHAT YOU NEED A proven track record at Project Director or Senior Project Manager level on large-scale construction projects Strong CSA background, with experience leading civil, structural and architectural packages on complex builds Experience on data centre, mission-critical or other technically complex projects is beneficial but not essential Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and manage senior client relationships Sound contractual and commercial understanding, ideally including NEC or FIDIC A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline Willingness to travel to project locations across Europe WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN This role offers a salary of €170,000, together with the scope and seniority that come with leading major European programmes. You will join a business with a strong pipeline and repeat-client relationships, and with a clear pathway into executive and board-level leadership for those who perform. It is a long-term career platform, not just a next project. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send an updated CV via the Apply Now button, or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about the role. jobs@gedonexecutive.com | +44 7481 954446