Project Director – Major Education Construction Project

Location: Near Carmarthen, South Wales
Salary: Highly Competitive + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark £100m education construction project in South Wales.

This is a career-defining role for a proven senior construction professional with extensive experience managing large-scale, complex building projects from pre-construction through to successful completion.

As Project Director, you will take full responsibility for the strategic leadership, operational delivery, commercial performance and client relationship management of a flagship education development. You will lead a substantial project team, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for a major £100m education construction project.
• Manage and mentor a large multidisciplinary project team, including Project Managers, Site Managers and specialist delivery teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Drive programme performance, ensuring key milestones and project objectives are achieved.
• Maintain rigorous control of project budgets, commercial performance and risk management.
• Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards across the project.
• Develop strong relationships with local stakeholders, education sector representatives and delivery partners.
• Lead project reporting and governance processes at senior management level.
• Ensure successful project delivery in line with contractual obligations and business objectives.

About You

To be considered, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience operating at Project Director or Senior Project Manager level within the construction industry.
• A successful track record delivering major building projects valued in excess of £50m.
• Experience within the education, public sector, healthcare, commercial or large-scale mixed-use sectors.
• Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management expertise.
• Proven leadership capability managing large project teams and complex supply chains.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant construction qualification (Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent).

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a prestigious £100m education development.
• Long-term career prospects with a leading UK construction business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Senior leadership role with significant autonomy and influence.
• Involvement in a project that will leave a lasting legacy for the local community.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Project Director seeking your next major challenge and have a passion for delivering complex construction projects to the highest standards, we would welcome your application.

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