Project Director

Project Director

Location: Port Talbot (Major Industrial Project)

Sector: Civils, Groundworks & Reinforced Concrete Structures

A leading UK contractor delivering complex civils, groundworks, and reinforced concrete structures is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead delivery on a major industrial scheme in Port Talbot.

This role requires a highly capable construction leader with a subcontractor background, who understands the technical, logistical, and commercial challenges of delivering large-scale RC frame and groundworks packages. You will take full ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safety, programme, quality, and commercial performance are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for end-to-end project delivery on a major industrial scheme
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary site teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and commercial staff
• Oversee the successful delivery of Bulk earthworks and complex groundworks packages Foundations, piling interfaces, and substructures
• Large-scale reinforced concrete frames and structural elements
• Develop and drive construction strategy, sequencing, and methodology for high-volume concrete works
• Ensure robust health, safety, and environmental leadership across all operations
• Manage programme delivery, including critical path activities, logistics, and resource planning
• Lead client engagement and act as the primary interface for all project stakeholders
• Oversee commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team (cost control, risk management, change management)
• Drive quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with all specifications and standards
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive solutions to maintain delivery

Key Requirements

• Proven experience operating at Project Director or Senior Project Manager level on major construction schemes
• Strong background working for a subcontractor specialising in reinforced concrete frames and/or groundworks
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale RC frame and substructure packages
• Extensive knowledge of High-volume concrete pours and sequencing
• Formwork systems and reinforcement detailing, Groundworks, excavation, and infrastructure interfaces
• Experience on major industrial, infrastructure, or heavy civils projects (essential)
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing project financial performance
• In-depth understanding of construction methodologies, programme management, and logistics on complex sites
• CSCS (Black Card), SMSTS (essential)

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within integrated or self-delivery contracting environments
• Knowledge of NEC contract forms
• Experience delivering works within live industrial or operational environments
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or energy sector projects

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Decisive, solutions-focused approach in high-pressure environments
• Strong technical grounding in RC and groundworks methodologies
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence