Project Director

Position: Project Director (Permanent)
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

Job Description

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