Job description
The Company
This is a well-regarded international business with a strong presence in the Canterbury market for delivery excellent project management outcomes. They’ve built their reputation by delivering high-quality projects and forming long-term relationships across commercial, retail, education, and industrial sectors.
Despite their global backing, the local team operates with a collaborative, close-knit culture. They’re in a strong position, with a healthy pipeline of secured work and continued investment across the region.
A key part of this opportunity is the chance to work closely with a highly respected Director in Canterbury - someone known not only for deep industry knowledge and strong client relationships, but also for building a high-performing team with minimal turnover. It’s an environment where senior people are trusted, empowered, and able to make a real impact.
The Role - Project Director
This is a senior leadership role within the Canterbury business, overseeing a portfolio of major projects while helping shape the next phase of growth. You’ll lead complex developments, manage key client relationships, and provide direction to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
You’ll work alongside a Director who has built a team of high performers that stay, benefiting from their experience and mentoring style while having autonomy to lead your own projects and clients.
The role will see you:
Apply now and we will be in touch, otherwise if you are keen to chat about this role and the wider market get in touch with Sam Calvert 027 274 5586 or sam@assemblerecruit.com
This is a well-regarded international business with a strong presence in the Canterbury market for delivery excellent project management outcomes. They’ve built their reputation by delivering high-quality projects and forming long-term relationships across commercial, retail, education, and industrial sectors.
Despite their global backing, the local team operates with a collaborative, close-knit culture. They’re in a strong position, with a healthy pipeline of secured work and continued investment across the region.
A key part of this opportunity is the chance to work closely with a highly respected Director in Canterbury - someone known not only for deep industry knowledge and strong client relationships, but also for building a high-performing team with minimal turnover. It’s an environment where senior people are trusted, empowered, and able to make a real impact.
The Role - Project Director
This is a senior leadership role within the Canterbury business, overseeing a portfolio of major projects while helping shape the next phase of growth. You’ll lead complex developments, manage key client relationships, and provide direction to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
You’ll work alongside a Director who has built a team of high performers that stay, benefiting from their experience and mentoring style while having autonomy to lead your own projects and clients.
The role will see you:
- Leading large-scale new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects
- Managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
- Providing leadership and mentorship to project teams
- Supporting business development and identifying new opportunities
- Contributing to the strategic direction of the Canterbury operation
- Driving commercial performance and successful project outcomes
- Relevant qualification in construction, property, or project management
- Proven experience delivering large and complex building projects end-to-end
- Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring teams
- Confidence managing senior stakeholders and client relationships
- Exposure to business development and winning work
- Commercial awareness and ability to oversee project financial performance
- Excellent communication skills
- Contract administration experience (ideally NZS3910)
- Ability to positively influence team culture and drive performance
- Strategic mindset with a focus on growth
- Experience or connections within infrastructure, healthcare, or tertiary sectors would be advantage
Apply now and we will be in touch, otherwise if you are keen to chat about this role and the wider market get in touch with Sam Calvert 027 274 5586 or sam@assemblerecruit.com