Project Director – Buildings (Relocate to Perth)

About the role

Bureau Veritas is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead complex building projects in Western Australia. You will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to clients, overseeing projects from inception through operational handover while driving business growth in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead full‑lifecycle management of complex building projects, from strategic planning to design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide governance across cost, programme, risk, quality, safety, procurement and commercial outcomes.
• Accountable for project performance, client satisfaction and delivery against contractual obligations.
• Manage programme performance, including delay mitigation and extension of time assessments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, informing key project and investment decisions.
• Build, mentor and inspire a high‑performing team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary advisory, assurance and technical service teams across Bureau Veritas.
• Support business development initiatives to grow the Buildings business in Western Australia.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in construction, engineering, architecture, project management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Director or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Strong technical project management expertise across the full project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, contractual obligations and commercial outcomes.
• Deep understanding of consultancy environments, governance frameworks and client expectations.
• Passion for developing people and building high‑performing teams.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Commercial acumen with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

What we offer

• BV4me Days – four additional leave days each year.
• Access to 24/7 employee assistance program and mental health initiatives.
• Flexible working arrangements and a range of social and sporting activities.
• Career break options, military and emergency response leave, and days of significance leave.
• Clear career progression pathways, leadership development programs and mentoring.
• Competitive remuneration, salary packaging options and commitment to pay equity.