Project Director

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor near Cardiff is seeking a Project Director or Senior Project Manager to lead a £100m building project. This role offers full responsibility for project delivery, reporting directly to the Operations Director and managing a skilled project team. Candidates should have proven experience in large-scale projects, preferably with Tier 1 contractors. This opportunity promises excellent career progression and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale building projects.
• Background with Tier 1 or large Tier 2 construction contractors.
• Experience with projects valued at £50m-£100m+.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the delivery of a £100m+ construction project.
• Direct report to the Operations Director.
• Managing programme, commercial performance, quality, and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project governance

Risk management

Job description

Project Director / Senior Project Manager – Tier 1 Building Contractor

Location: Near Cardiff, South Wales

Project Value: Circa £100m

Salary: Competitive + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Director or an accomplished Senior Project Manager looking to step up, to lead a flagship £100m building project for a leading Tier 1 construction contractor.

This is a career-defining role offering full responsibility as No.1 on the project, reporting directly to the Operations Director and leading a large, experienced project team on a prestigious scheme in South Wales.

The Role – Project Director / Senior Project Manager

Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a £100m+ construction project

Acting as Project Lead / No.1 on site

Direct reporting line to the Operations Director

Managing programme, commercial performance, quality, health & safety and client relationships

Leading, motivating and developing site and project teams

Driving build strategy, risk management and project governance

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or Project Manager on large-scale building projects

Background working for a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 construction contractor

Experience delivering high-value (£50m–£100m+) construction projects

Strong leadership, commercial and client-facing skills

Ability to take full ownership and accountability for project delivery

Why Apply?

Lead a high-profile flagship project

Clear senior leadership exposure and autonomy

Excellent long-term career progression with a major contractor

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

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