Project Director

Company: Fawkes & Reece
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

Project Director – Industrial & Logistics

Exceptional Tier 1 Contractor | Major Industrial & Logistics Projects | Excellent Salary & Executive Package

I’m currently partnering with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contractors to appoint an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of major industrial and logistics developments.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading business with an exceptional reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects, while offering genuine long-term career progression within a stable and growing organisation.

The Role

You’ll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of large-scale, technically complex projects, providing strategic leadership across design, programme, commercial, operational and client interfaces from pre-construction through to final handover.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

  • Extensive Tier 1 contractor experience with strong career longevity.
  • A proven track record delivering major infrastructure, industrial or technically complex projects.
  • Experience managing Design Managers and external design consultants.
  • Practical BIM coordination and clash detection experience on complex schemes.
  • Strong digital capability alongside traditional construction delivery expertise.
  • Excellent project controls and programme leadership experience.
  • FIDIC Red Book contract experience, including managing interfaces with the Engineer.
  • Delivery of major civils and substructure packages including retaining walls, bulk earthworks, remediation, piling, precast driven and CMC works.
  • Knowledge of contaminated land remediation, verification and materials management in live project environments.
  • End-to-end project lifecycle leadership from planning through to successful project completion.

What’s in it for you?

  • Join one of the UK’s most respected and successful Tier 1 contractors.
  • Work on landmark industrial and logistics developments that will shape the built environment.
  • Highly competitive salary with an excellent executive benefits package.
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Car allowance or company vehicle.
  • Private healthcare and enhanced pension.
  • Long-term career stability with a business renowned for investing in its people.
  • Clear opportunities for career progression into Regional Director and senior leadership positions.
  • A collaborative, high-performing culture that recognises and rewards success.
  • The chance to work with some of the industry’s most experienced professionals on flagship projects.

If you’re an experienced Project Director looking for your next leadership opportunity with a business that genuinely values its people and offers long-term career development, I’d be delighted to have a confidential conversation.

Posted: July 5th, 2026