Project Director
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Project Director – Major Education Project (£100m) | Location: Near Cardiff, South Wales | Sector: Construction / Education / Public Sector | Job Type: Permanent | Salary: Executive-level package + excellent benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Director to take full strategic responsibility for the delivery of a major £100 million education construction project in South Wales. This role sits at the top of the project leadership structure and will suit a Project Director with a strong background delivering large, complex projects for a Tier 1 main contractor. You will oversee the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring successful outcomes across programme, commercial performance, quality, health & safety and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Overall leadership and direction of a £100m+ education project
* Full accountability for programme, budget, risk and project governance
* Lead and mentor the senior project team, including Project Managers and Commercial leads
* Act as the primary point of contact for the client, funders and key stakeholders
* Ensure best practice in health & safety, quality assurance and sustainability
* Drive value engineering, cost control and commercial strategy
* Oversee design management, procurement strategy and supply chain performance
* Report progress at board and senior leadership level
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Lead on large-scale construction projects (£50m+)
* Strong background working for a Tier 1 or large regional main contractor
* Experience delivering education, public sector or complex building projects
* Excellent commercial awareness and contract management knowledge
* Strong leadership, client-facing and decision-making skills
* Relevant construction qualifications (Degree or equivalent)
* Chartered status (MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS or similar) desirable
What’s On Offer
* Lead a flagship £100m education project in South Wales
* Long-term career opportunity with a major construction contractor
* Competitive executive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package
* High-profile role with significant autonomy and influence
How to Apply
If you are a Project Director with experience delivering major construction projects and are looking for a landmark scheme near Cardiff, apply now to discuss this opportunity in strict confidence.
Location: Cardiff | Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 /annum plus benefits package | Job Type: FullTime | Category: Construction
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