Senior Project Director - Grid-Scale Energy & Infrastructure

London (Victoria) | Up to £200,000

Mint Selection are hiring a Senior Project Director to join a fast-growing Independent Power Producer delivering grid-scale energy and flexible generation projects across the UK.

This role sits at the forefront of the delivery function, taking accountability for the successful execution of major infrastructure projects from late-stage development through construction and into commissioning. Project values typically range from £100m–£500m, delivered via complex multi-package contracting strategies across enabling works, civils, M&E and commissioning.

As part of the evolution of the delivery structure, this position has been created to strengthen senior oversight closer to the “coalface.” You’ll sit between executive leadership and Project Directors, ensuring delivery remains hands-on, commercially robust, and execution-focused.

The Role:

• Provide overall leadership and accountability across 1-3 major infrastructure projects
• Line manage and mentor 1-2 Project Directors, elevating delivery standards and ensuring effective execution
• Bridge the gap between strategic oversight and on-the-ground delivery, remaining close to project detail and key decision-making
• Drive project delivery strategy, including contracting approach, sequencing and risk mitigation
• Manage multiple EPC and contractor packages, ensuring effective interface coordination across all disciplines
• Own programme, cost, risk and commercial performance at project and portfolio level
• Lead high-value contract negotiations and maintain strong contractor and supplier relationships
• Act as the senior interface across development, engineering, grid and investment stakeholders
• Ensure robust governance, reporting and alignment across all phases of the project lifecycle

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has extensive experience delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure or energy projects (£100m+)
• Has operated at Project Director / Senior Project Director level within an EPC contractor, developer or principal contractor environment
• Comes from an engineering or construction-led background, with clear accountability for delivery
• Is comfortable leading both strategically and tactically, with a hands-on approach to problem solving
• Has strong commercial acumen, particularly across contract strategy and negotiation
• Is experienced managing multi-disciplinary projects and complex contractor interfaces

Relevant backgrounds may include:

Power Generation | 275kV Substations | Grid Infrastructure | Interconnectors | Offshore Wind | Onshore Wind | Waste to Energy | CHP | Utilities | Major Infrastructure

(BESS experience not required - focus is on transferable power and infrastructure delivery experience.)

Compensation Package: Up to £200,000

If you're interested in delivering major UK energy infrastructure projects, feel free to apply or message me directly. My email contact is D.fox@mintselection.com