Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Project Director to lead major Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects across UK locations. You will own delivery from tender handover through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and commercial success while engaging with clients, regulators and supply chain partners. The role requires strategic leadership of large multidisciplinary teams, governance, risk management and robust commercial strategies to meet programme objectives.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Project Director to lead major Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects across UK locations. You will own delivery from tender handover through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and commercial success while engaging with clients, regulators and supply chain partners. The role requires strategic leadership of large multidisciplinary teams, governance, risk management and robust commercial strategies to meet programme objectives.
Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Project Director to lead major Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects across regulated sectors in the UK. You will own safety, quality, programme and commercial performance from tender handover to commissioning and handover. The role requires senior leadership, strong financial acumen and the ability to manage diverse project teams, regulators and key stakeholders.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Project Director to lead major Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects across regulated sectors in the UK. You will own safety, quality, programme and commercial performance from tender handover to commissioning and handover. The role requires senior leadership, strong financial acumen and the ability to manage diverse project teams, regulators and key stakeholders.
Project Director - Major Infrastructure Projects Location: UK-wide / Major Project Locations Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance / benefits Sector: Infrastructure Nuclear Energy Water Pharmaceutical Employment: Permanent The Opportunity Westlakes Recruit is currently supporting a leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure organisation with the appointment of an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major, complex projects across highly regulated sectors. This is a senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to take overall accountability for the safe, commercially successful and high-quality delivery of significant Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical (E&I/M) projects from tender handover through to commissioning, completion and final handover. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across multidisciplinary project teams, while acting as a key senior representative to clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners. The Role As Project Director, you will hold overall accountability for project performance, providing leadership across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, project controls, quality and HSEQ functions. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and in line with contractual and commercial objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Providing strategic leadership and direction to large, multidisciplinary project teams. Taking overall accountability for HSEQ, programme, commercial performance, quality and project delivery. Leading project mobilisation, execution, commissioning and close-out. Managing project budgets, cash flow, profitability, forecasting and commercial performance. Developing and implementing effective commercial and contractual strategies. Managing contractual obligations, change control, variations, claims and dispute avoidance. Establishing robust project governance, reporting, programme controls and risk management processes. Providing senior oversight of engineering, construction, quality assurance and commissioning activities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, senior stakeholders and supply chain partners. Leading governance and performance reviews, providing clear reporting to senior leadership. Developing high-performing teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Identifying and managing strategic project risks and opportunities. Protecting the organisation's reputation while ensuring successful delivery against client and project objectives. About You We are looking for an accomplished Project Director / Senior Project Leader with a strong track record of delivering major E&I and Mechanical projects within complex, highly regulated environments. You will combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and strategic leadership, with the confidence to operate at senior client and board level. You will ideally bring: Significant experience leading large, complex Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning and handover. Experience within sectors such as Nuclear, Power, Energy, Water, Pharmaceutical or Industrial Manufacturing. A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, quality and project controls. Strong knowledge of E&I and mechanical installation, construction, testing, commissioning and engineering assurance. Significant experience managing major project budgets, cash flow, profitability, risk and change. Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or similar forms of contract. Demonstrable experience managing client relationships, contractual matters, variations, claims and negotiations. A strong understanding of project governance, programme controls, reporting and performance management. A proven commitment to exceptional Health, Safety, Environmental and Wellbeing performance. Experience developing and leading high-performing teams, including mentoring and developing future leaders. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently with clients, senior executives, regulators and supply chain partners. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation delivering essential infrastructure across some of the UK's most important and technically challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to: Lead major, high-value infrastructure projects. Work across highly regulated and technically complex sectors. Influence project strategy and delivery at senior level. Lead large multidisciplinary teams. Build long-term relationships with major clients and stakeholders. Contribute to the delivery of critical UK infrastructure. Develop your career within a growing engineering and infrastructure organisation. Benefits The role comes with a comprehensive package, including: Competitive salary Car allowance / salary sacrifice vehicle scheme Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave Private healthcare Death in Service benefit Employee Assistance Programme Employee discounts and rewards scheme Recommend-a-friend scheme Professional training and development opportunities
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Project Director - Major Infrastructure Projects Location: UK-wide / Major Project Locations Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance / benefits Sector: Infrastructure Nuclear Energy Water Pharmaceutical Employment: Permanent The Opportunity Westlakes Recruit is currently supporting a leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure organisation with the appointment of an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major, complex projects across highly regulated sectors. This is a senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to take overall accountability for the safe, commercially successful and high-quality delivery of significant Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical (E&I/M) projects from tender handover through to commissioning, completion and final handover. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across multidisciplinary project teams, while acting as a key senior representative to clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners. The Role As Project Director, you will hold overall accountability for project performance, providing leadership across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, project controls, quality and HSEQ functions. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and in line with contractual and commercial objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Providing strategic leadership and direction to large, multidisciplinary project teams. Taking overall accountability for HSEQ, programme, commercial performance, quality and project delivery. Leading project mobilisation, execution, commissioning and close-out. Managing project budgets, cash flow, profitability, forecasting and commercial performance. Developing and implementing effective commercial and contractual strategies. Managing contractual obligations, change control, variations, claims and dispute avoidance. Establishing robust project governance, reporting, programme controls and risk management processes. Providing senior oversight of engineering, construction, quality assurance and commissioning activities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, senior stakeholders and supply chain partners. Leading governance and performance reviews, providing clear reporting to senior leadership. Developing high-performing teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Identifying and managing strategic project risks and opportunities. Protecting the organisation's reputation while ensuring successful delivery against client and project objectives. About You We are looking for an accomplished Project Director / Senior Project Leader with a strong track record of delivering major E&I and Mechanical projects within complex, highly regulated environments. You will combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and strategic leadership, with the confidence to operate at senior client and board level. You will ideally bring: Significant experience leading large, complex Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning and handover. Experience within sectors such as Nuclear, Power, Energy, Water, Pharmaceutical or Industrial Manufacturing. A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, quality and project controls. Strong knowledge of E&I and mechanical installation, construction, testing, commissioning and engineering assurance. Significant experience managing major project budgets, cash flow, profitability, risk and change. Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or similar forms of contract. Demonstrable experience managing client relationships, contractual matters, variations, claims and negotiations. A strong understanding of project governance, programme controls, reporting and performance management. A proven commitment to exceptional Health, Safety, Environmental and Wellbeing performance. Experience developing and leading high-performing teams, including mentoring and developing future leaders. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently with clients, senior executives, regulators and supply chain partners. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation delivering essential infrastructure across some of the UK's most important and technically challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to: Lead major, high-value infrastructure projects. Work across highly regulated and technically complex sectors. Influence project strategy and delivery at senior level. Lead large multidisciplinary teams. Build long-term relationships with major clients and stakeholders. Contribute to the delivery of critical UK infrastructure. Develop your career within a growing engineering and infrastructure organisation. Benefits The role comes with a comprehensive package, including: Competitive salary Car allowance / salary sacrifice vehicle scheme Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave Private healthcare Death in Service benefit Employee Assistance Programme Employee discounts and rewards scheme Recommend-a-friend scheme Professional training and development opportunities
Project Director - Major Infrastructure Projects Location: UK-wide / Major Project Locations Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance / benefits Sector: Infrastructure Nuclear Energy Water Pharmaceutical Employment: Permanent The Opportunity Westlakes Recruit is currently supporting a leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure organisation with the appointment of an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major, complex projects across highly regulated sectors. This is a senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to take overall accountability for the safe, commercially successful and high-quality delivery of significant Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical (E&I/M) projects from tender handover through to commissioning, completion and final handover. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across multidisciplinary project teams, while acting as a key senior representative to clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners. The Role As Project Director, you will hold overall accountability for project performance, providing leadership across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, project controls, quality and HSEQ functions. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and in line with contractual and commercial objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Providing strategic leadership and direction to large, multidisciplinary project teams. Taking overall accountability for HSEQ, programme, commercial performance, quality and project delivery. Leading project mobilisation, execution, commissioning and close-out. Managing project budgets, cash flow, profitability, forecasting and commercial performance. Developing and implementing effective commercial and contractual strategies. Managing contractual obligations, change control, variations, claims and dispute avoidance. Establishing robust project governance, reporting, programme controls and risk management processes. Providing senior oversight of engineering, construction, quality assurance and commissioning activities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, senior stakeholders and supply chain partners. Leading governance and performance reviews, providing clear reporting to senior leadership. Developing high-performing teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Identifying and managing strategic project risks and opportunities. Protecting the organisation's reputation while ensuring successful delivery against client and project objectives. About You We are looking for an accomplished Project Director / Senior Project Leader with a strong track record of delivering major E&I and Mechanical projects within complex, highly regulated environments. You will combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and strategic leadership, with the confidence to operate at senior client and board level. You will ideally bring: Significant experience leading large, complex Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning and handover. Experience within sectors such as Nuclear, Power, Energy, Water, Pharmaceutical or Industrial Manufacturing. A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, quality and project controls. Strong knowledge of E&I and mechanical installation, construction, testing, commissioning and engineering assurance. Significant experience managing major project budgets, cash flow, profitability, risk and change. Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or similar forms of contract. Demonstrable experience managing client relationships, contractual matters, variations, claims and negotiations. A strong understanding of project governance, programme controls, reporting and performance management. A proven commitment to exceptional Health, Safety, Environmental and Wellbeing performance. Experience developing and leading high-performing teams, including mentoring and developing future leaders. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently with clients, senior executives, regulators and supply chain partners. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation delivering essential infrastructure across some of the UK's most important and technically challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to: Lead major, high-value infrastructure projects. Work across highly regulated and technically complex sectors. Influence project strategy and delivery at senior level. Lead large multidisciplinary teams. Build long-term relationships with major clients and stakeholders. Contribute to the delivery of critical UK infrastructure. Develop your career within a growing engineering and infrastructure organisation. Benefits The role comes with a comprehensive package, including: Competitive salary Car allowance / salary sacrifice vehicle scheme Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave Private healthcare Death in Service benefit Employee Assistance Programme Employee discounts and rewards scheme Recommend-a-friend scheme Professional training and development opportunities
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Project Director - Major Infrastructure Projects Location: UK-wide / Major Project Locations Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance / benefits Sector: Infrastructure Nuclear Energy Water Pharmaceutical Employment: Permanent The Opportunity Westlakes Recruit is currently supporting a leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure organisation with the appointment of an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major, complex projects across highly regulated sectors. This is a senior leadership position, offering the opportunity to take overall accountability for the safe, commercially successful and high-quality delivery of significant Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical (E&I/M) projects from tender handover through to commissioning, completion and final handover. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across multidisciplinary project teams, while acting as a key senior representative to clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners. The Role As Project Director, you will hold overall accountability for project performance, providing leadership across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, project controls, quality and HSEQ functions. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and in line with contractual and commercial objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Providing strategic leadership and direction to large, multidisciplinary project teams. Taking overall accountability for HSEQ, programme, commercial performance, quality and project delivery. Leading project mobilisation, execution, commissioning and close-out. Managing project budgets, cash flow, profitability, forecasting and commercial performance. Developing and implementing effective commercial and contractual strategies. Managing contractual obligations, change control, variations, claims and dispute avoidance. Establishing robust project governance, reporting, programme controls and risk management processes. Providing senior oversight of engineering, construction, quality assurance and commissioning activities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, senior stakeholders and supply chain partners. Leading governance and performance reviews, providing clear reporting to senior leadership. Developing high-performing teams and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Identifying and managing strategic project risks and opportunities. Protecting the organisation's reputation while ensuring successful delivery against client and project objectives. About You We are looking for an accomplished Project Director / Senior Project Leader with a strong track record of delivering major E&I and Mechanical projects within complex, highly regulated environments. You will combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and strategic leadership, with the confidence to operate at senior client and board level. You will ideally bring: Significant experience leading large, complex Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning and handover. Experience within sectors such as Nuclear, Power, Energy, Water, Pharmaceutical or Industrial Manufacturing. A proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, commissioning, commercial, planning, quality and project controls. Strong knowledge of E&I and mechanical installation, construction, testing, commissioning and engineering assurance. Significant experience managing major project budgets, cash flow, profitability, risk and change. Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or similar forms of contract. Demonstrable experience managing client relationships, contractual matters, variations, claims and negotiations. A strong understanding of project governance, programme controls, reporting and performance management. A proven commitment to exceptional Health, Safety, Environmental and Wellbeing performance. Experience developing and leading high-performing teams, including mentoring and developing future leaders. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate confidently with clients, senior executives, regulators and supply chain partners. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation delivering essential infrastructure across some of the UK's most important and technically challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to: Lead major, high-value infrastructure projects. Work across highly regulated and technically complex sectors. Influence project strategy and delivery at senior level. Lead large multidisciplinary teams. Build long-term relationships with major clients and stakeholders. Contribute to the delivery of critical UK infrastructure. Develop your career within a growing engineering and infrastructure organisation. Benefits The role comes with a comprehensive package, including: Competitive salary Car allowance / salary sacrifice vehicle scheme Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave Private healthcare Death in Service benefit Employee Assistance Programme Employee discounts and rewards scheme Recommend-a-friend scheme Professional training and development opportunities
Head of Quality - Nuclear Island Location: Bristol / London / Sizewell C Salary: Competitive + benefits Sector: Nuclear / Major Projects Contract: Permanent The Opportunity Westlakes Recruit is supporting a major UK nuclear programme with the appointment of an experienced Head of Quality - Nuclear Island. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for leading the quality function across a significant Nuclear Island programme, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, efficient and right first time. You will operate within a complex, matrix-led programme environment, working closely with senior programme leadership, quality functions, delivery teams, suppliers and wider stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. The role will provide significant leadership responsibility, with the Quality Delivery team expected to grow to approximately 25-30 FTE at peak. The Role As Head of Quality - Nuclear Island, you will provide strategic and functional leadership across the Nuclear Island Quality Delivery function. You will be responsible for ensuring the supply chain and programme work scopes are delivered in accordance with the project's quality requirements, applicable standards and nuclear safety expectations. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing the Nuclear Island Quality Delivery function. Providing strategic quality leadership across major nuclear construction and delivery activities. Managing and developing a team of Quality Delivery Managers, Quality Management Leads and wider quality specialists. Defining and implementing effective quality processes across the Nuclear Island programme. Ensuring delivery is compliant with project quality requirements, ISO 9001 and ISO 19443, while maintaining a strong focus on nuclear safety. Identifying, assessing and mitigating programme-level quality risks. Providing independent quality escalation and expert advice to senior programme leadership. Monitoring quality performance and providing regular reporting to the Quality Director and programme leadership. Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, supplier quality and document control functions. Managing and influencing third-party suppliers and the wider supply chain. Supporting quality input into contracts, procurement strategies and scopes of work. Establishing and chairing quality assurance and governance reviews. Supporting the effective implementation of quality arrangements across major work packages. Developing and mentoring the quality team, including succession planning and future capability. Working collaboratively with wider nuclear programmes and delivery partners to share best practice and drive continuous improvement. About You We are looking for an established senior Quality leader with significant experience delivering quality across major projects, ideally within a highly regulated or nuclear environment. You will have the credibility to operate at senior programme level and the leadership capability to manage large, multidisciplinary quality teams. Ideally, you will bring: Proven experience as a Head of Quality, Quality Director, Senior Quality Manager or equivalent. Significant experience leading quality functions across major engineering, construction or infrastructure programmes. Strong experience within the nuclear sector, particularly nuclear new build or Nuclear Island construction. A strong understanding of quality delivery within complex, multidisciplinary project environments. Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ideally ISO 19443:2018. Understanding of CFSI (Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items) risk and its management within a nuclear environment. Experience working with major suppliers and complex nuclear supply chains. Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions and the requirements associated with regulated nuclear delivery. Experience managing and developing sizeable quality teams. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence programme directors, functional leaders, suppliers and senior stakeholders. A proven track record of driving quality improvement and delivering projects safely, efficiently and right first time. Qualifications The successful candidate will ideally hold: Degree or Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management or a related discipline. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification. Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body, preferably CQI. Additional qualifications or experience in risk management would be advantageous. Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership position within one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes. You will have the opportunity to: Lead a large and growing Nuclear Island quality function. Influence quality strategy across a major nuclear new build programme. Work alongside senior programme and functional leadership. Engage with major UK and international supply chain partners. Play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and quality. Shape the development of a high-performing quality team. Contribute to the successful delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure programme.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Head of Quality - Nuclear Island Location: Bristol / London / Sizewell C Salary: Competitive + benefits Sector: Nuclear / Major Projects Contract: Permanent The Opportunity Westlakes Recruit is supporting a major UK nuclear programme with the appointment of an experienced Head of Quality - Nuclear Island. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for leading the quality function across a significant Nuclear Island programme, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, efficient and right first time. You will operate within a complex, matrix-led programme environment, working closely with senior programme leadership, quality functions, delivery teams, suppliers and wider stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. The role will provide significant leadership responsibility, with the Quality Delivery team expected to grow to approximately 25-30 FTE at peak. The Role As Head of Quality - Nuclear Island, you will provide strategic and functional leadership across the Nuclear Island Quality Delivery function. You will be responsible for ensuring the supply chain and programme work scopes are delivered in accordance with the project's quality requirements, applicable standards and nuclear safety expectations. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing the Nuclear Island Quality Delivery function. Providing strategic quality leadership across major nuclear construction and delivery activities. Managing and developing a team of Quality Delivery Managers, Quality Management Leads and wider quality specialists. Defining and implementing effective quality processes across the Nuclear Island programme. Ensuring delivery is compliant with project quality requirements, ISO 9001 and ISO 19443, while maintaining a strong focus on nuclear safety. Identifying, assessing and mitigating programme-level quality risks. Providing independent quality escalation and expert advice to senior programme leadership. Monitoring quality performance and providing regular reporting to the Quality Director and programme leadership. Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, supplier quality and document control functions. Managing and influencing third-party suppliers and the wider supply chain. Supporting quality input into contracts, procurement strategies and scopes of work. Establishing and chairing quality assurance and governance reviews. Supporting the effective implementation of quality arrangements across major work packages. Developing and mentoring the quality team, including succession planning and future capability. Working collaboratively with wider nuclear programmes and delivery partners to share best practice and drive continuous improvement. About You We are looking for an established senior Quality leader with significant experience delivering quality across major projects, ideally within a highly regulated or nuclear environment. You will have the credibility to operate at senior programme level and the leadership capability to manage large, multidisciplinary quality teams. Ideally, you will bring: Proven experience as a Head of Quality, Quality Director, Senior Quality Manager or equivalent. Significant experience leading quality functions across major engineering, construction or infrastructure programmes. Strong experience within the nuclear sector, particularly nuclear new build or Nuclear Island construction. A strong understanding of quality delivery within complex, multidisciplinary project environments. Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ideally ISO 19443:2018. Understanding of CFSI (Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items) risk and its management within a nuclear environment. Experience working with major suppliers and complex nuclear supply chains. Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions and the requirements associated with regulated nuclear delivery. Experience managing and developing sizeable quality teams. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence programme directors, functional leaders, suppliers and senior stakeholders. A proven track record of driving quality improvement and delivering projects safely, efficiently and right first time. Qualifications The successful candidate will ideally hold: Degree or Diploma-level qualification in Quality Management or a related discipline. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification. Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body, preferably CQI. Additional qualifications or experience in risk management would be advantageous. Why This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership position within one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes. You will have the opportunity to: Lead a large and growing Nuclear Island quality function. Influence quality strategy across a major nuclear new build programme. Work alongside senior programme and functional leadership. Engage with major UK and international supply chain partners. Play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and quality. Shape the development of a high-performing quality team. Contribute to the successful delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure programme.