Company description:
Project Director - Buildings | Bureau Veritas | Perth
Bureau Veritas is seeking an inspiring and commercially astute Project Director to join our Buildings Project Management team in Perth.
This is a leadership opportunity for a proven project professional who thrives on shaping outcomes — for clients, for teams, and for the built environment.
In this role, you will be instrumental in growing and strengthening Bureau Veritas' buildings (formerly The APP Group) capability in Western Australia, leading complex projects from strategic inception through to delivery, handover and post‐completion, while building trusted client relationships and a high‐performing local team.
Job description:
The Opportunity
As Project Director, you will provide leadership across the entire project lifecycle, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to clients from early strategy through design, procurement, construction delivery and operational transition.
You will set the standard for delivery excellence, governance and professional leadership, while contributing directly to the growth, performance and market presence of Bureau Veritas in Perth.
This role blends hands‐on project leadership with people leadership, client advisory and business development, offering genuine scope to shape both projects and careers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the full lifecycle management of complex buildings projects, from early strategy through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
Provide Project Director-level governance and leadership across cost, program, risk, quality, safety, procurement and commercial outcomes; Take accountability for project financial performance, client satisfaction and delivery in accordance with contractual obligations
Oversee programme performance, including delay mitigation and extension of time assessment; Be accountable for project financial performance;
Act as a trusted advisor to Clients, supporting informed decision‐making and delivering strategic value beyond traditional project management
Build, mentor and inspire a high‐performing team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers,



fostering capability, accountability and career development
Drive collaboration across Bureau Veritas' multidisciplinary technical, advisory and assurance services to deliver integrated solutions
Actively contribute to business development, pursuits and strategic growth, helping expand Bureau Veritas' buildings portfolio across Perth and Western Australia
Represent Bureau Veritas in the market with confidence and integrity, strengthening our brand, reputation and Client relationships.
About You
You are a respected and credible project leader with extensive experience delivering buildings projects within a consultancy and/or client‐side property development environment, and you're ready to operate at a strategic, market‐facing level.
You will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in construction, engineering, architecture, construction, project management or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager or equivalent, leading complex, multidiscipline projects
Strong technical project management capability across the full project lifecycle
Proven experience managing project financial performance, reporting and contractual obligations
A deep understanding of the consultancy environment, including commercial drivers, governance frameworks and client expectations
Proven success as a people leader, with a genuine passion for developing talent and building engaged teams
Exceptional stakeholder, client and relationship‐building skills
Strong commercial acumen, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions‐focused approach.
Why Bureau Veritas - Buildings and Infrastructure?
At Bureau Veritas, you will have the platform to:
Play a foundational leadership role in shaping and growing our Perth buildings business
Lead diverse,



high‐profile and meaningful projects across multiple sectors
Take ownership of major projects and programmes with real commercial and strategic impact
Leverage the strength of a global organisation, while enjoying autonomy and influence at a local level
Build a long‐term career where your leadership, vision and impact are recognised and valued
This is a role for a project leader who wants to do more than deliver projects — to shape strategy, grow people, build trusted partnerships and leave a lasting legacy across Perth's built setting.
We offer:
More About Us....
Buildings (Formerly The APP Group)
Bureau Veritas helps clients shape the buildings of tomorrow, from early concept and masterplanning through to delivery and ongoing operations.
Our end-to-end services are seamlessly integrated across the full asset investment lifecycle, helping clients extract the best value from their investment.
From conception and planning through development, construction, and operations, we deliver with rigor, precision, and a commitment to excellence.
Across diverse market sectors, Bureau Veritas provides expert advice that contributes to safer, more resilient, and future-ready buildings.
How We Care
BV4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
Mental health seminars
Social initiatives
Sporting teams and participation
Flexibility
Military and emergency response leave
Days of significance
Career breaks
How We Invest You in You
Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
Skill-based training & online learning
Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
Core development programs
Mentoring and coaching opportunities
Highly competitive salaries
Role-based remuneration approach
Commitment to pay equity
Salary packaging options
Corporate benefits and discounts

📌 Project Director (Perth)
🏢 Bureau Veritas
📍 Perth