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.