Project Director

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Package Bonus

Private Medical

Pension

Accommodation

Long-Term Projects

Career Progression

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Director in Cardiff to lead a flagship food production development from inception to completion. You will own project strategy, drive delivery, and manage multidisciplinary teams across design, planning, and site delivery in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The role offers a high-earning package with travel allowances and long-term career progression within a collaborative contractor setting in the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Construction Director or Operations Manager delivering major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an industrial/mission-critical construction project from cradle to grave.
• Provide leadership across Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial, Design, Planning and Site Delivery teams.
• Drive programme performance, quality, health & safety and client satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Job description

Project Director

Cardiff

£140,000 - £180,000 + Travel Allowance + Package Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Accommodation + Long-Term Projects + Career Progression

Are you an experienced Project Director looking to lead the delivery of a major mission‑critical from inception through to completion? Join a leading international construction contractor delivering complex industrial and manufacturing projects across the UK and Europe.This is an opportunity to take ownership of a flagship food production development, working alongside an experienced senior leadership team on a project that will play a key role in expanding UK manufacturing capability.

You’ll be joining a business known for its collaborative culture, fast‑paced decision making and commitment to promoting from within.With a flat management structure and direct access to senior leadership, you’ll have the autonomy to influence project strategy, implement new ideas and make decisions that genuinely impact project success.

This is an organisation that values people who take ownership, solve problems and lead from the front.As the business continues to grow across the industrial and food manufacturing sectors, there will be genuine opportunities to progress into Regional or Operations leadership roles on future projects.

Your Role as Project Director Will Include:

• Leading the successful delivery of a industrial/mission‑critical construction project from cradle to grave.
• Providing leadership across Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial, Design, Planning and Site Delivery teams.
• Driving programme, commercial performance, quality, health & safety and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

As A Project Director You Will Have:

• Previous experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Construction Director or Operations Manager delivering major construction projects.
• Experience delivering food manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing or other technically complex construction developments.
• A strong main contractor background with responsibility for large multidisciplinary project teams.
• Civil / Build background

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