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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