Project Director - Sports Venue / Stadia

We are seeking a high-calibre Project Director to spearhead a landmark stadium development project. You will play a pivotal role from the earliest stages, leading the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) phase to ensure robust planning, commercial viability, and design finalisation. Beyond pre-construction, you will provide strategic oversight to the operational delivery team, ensuring a seamless transition into construction and driving the project to a successful, high-quality completion.

Therefore, experience with this type of project is critical, where our client would be looking to engage the suitable person on a long-term freelance / contract basis for circa 2 years+.

Key Responsibilities

• PCSA Leadership: Drive the pre-construction phase, managing design development, value engineering, risk mitigation, and procurement strategies.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for the client, build control, and key stakeholders to maintain alignment and trust.
• Operational Oversight: Provide high-level direction and mentorship to the onsite delivery teams, ensuring safety, quality, and progress mirror the project plan.
• Commercial & Financial Governance: Oversee budget management, cost forecasting, and contract negotiations to protect project margins.
• Programme Management: Ensure the overarching master programme is realistic, robust, and rigorously maintained by the delivery team.

Required Experience & Skills

• Major Projects Track Record: Have proven recent experience delivering major sports venues / stadia projects from inception through to handover.
• PCSA Expertise: Deep understanding of pre-construction processes, two-stage tendering, and managing complex design interfaces.
• Leadership Excellence: Strong ability to manage, inspire, and hold operational delivery teams accountable.
• Commercial Acumen: Thorough knowledge of major construction contracts (e.g., NEC4, JCT) and commercial risk management.

Therefore, if you feel you fit the afore mentioned criteria I would be pleased to hear from you, if you can reply with an up to date CV containing you contact detail and I will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail.

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