Interim Project Director

Interim Project Director – Major Healthcare Capital Programme North of England | 5 days per week | Immediate start Day Rate or Fixed-Term Contract We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Director to provide senior client-side leadership on a significant c£70m healthcare redevelopment programme. The programme includes the delivery of a new modular inpatient facility, alongside the refurbishment and modernisation of existing accommodation, with the wider programme running through to 2029. This is not simply a construction delivery role. The key requirement is for an individual who can bring strong programme governance, assurance and stakeholder leadership within a complex, operational environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for: Senior client-side leadership of the capital programme Programme governance, assurance, risk and executive reporting Managing relationships across senior operational and corporate stakeholders Leading relationships with the contractor, consultants and professional team Maintaining momentum through a critical phase of construction activity Navigating complex organisational and stakeholder requirements Healthcare experience would be highly advantageous, although we would also be interested in individuals from universities, life sciences, laboratories, research facilities or other complex public-sector capital programmes. The appointment: Immediate start 5 days per week Initial requirement expected through to at least November 2027 Day-rate or fixed-term appointment Flexible remuneration depending on experience Significant on-site presence required in the North of England If you are an experienced Project or Programme Director with a strong track record in major capital delivery and stakeholder-intensive environments, please get in touch with me directly for a confidential conversation.