Project Director
Project Director
- 10756
- Milton Keynes
- Operations
- Permanent
- Closing on: 15 Jun 2026
- 10000150
- Paul Norton
- paul.norton@wates.co.uk
- Grade G - Wates 2026
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of a major commercial project in Bedfordshire. This is a high‑profile role within our Construction business, requiring strong leadership, strategic oversight and a collaborative approach to driving successful project outcomes.
You will have full accountability for project delivery, providing leadership across all functions to ensure the project is delivered safely, commercially and to the highest quality standards, while building strong and trusted client relationships.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing overall leadership and direction for the successful delivery of a large‑scale commercial project
- Taking full accountability for programme, cost, quality, safety and risk management
- Leading and integrating multidisciplinary project teams, including commercial, design, planning and construction
- Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with the client and key stakeholders
- Ensuring robust commercial governance, cost control and margin protection
- Managing risk, change control and strategic decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle
- Championing a strong safety, sustainability and quality culture
- Representing Wates at senior client, partner and governance forums
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience operating at Project Director level on major construction projects in excess of £100m
- Strong background in delivering complex commercial construction schemes
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial acumen with sound financial and contractual understanding
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary project teams
- A calm, decisive and solutions‑focused leadership style
Why Join Wates?
- Lead a flagship commercial project with long‑term impact
- Join a purpose‑led, family‑owned business with strong values
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing environment
- Opportunity to influence and shape major project outcomes
- Competitive executive‑level salary and benefits package
Our commitments:
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
