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Project Director

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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

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