Project Director Construction

Our client is a major Building and Civil Engineering Contractor operating throughout the UK

Due to an increasing workload, they now have a requirement for a Project Director from a main construction contractor background to get involved in a recent £multi-million construction award in the London area.

Previous and similar demonstrable experience of working at this level with a major UK contractor is essential

Prospects are fantastic and the starting salary is very competitive.

The Role

Reporting to the appropriate Operations Director, the Project Director is responsible primarily for managing all site-based activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to the required standard and to the complete satisfaction of the Client.

As Project Director you will be expected to:

Represent the business interests both internally and externally

Ensure health, safety, environment, quality standards, operating processes, Company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to throughout the team at all times

Lead and manage the operational team, ensuring it is adequately resourced to achieve Company targets and maintain high levels of commitment and morale

Develop and maintain close relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors to anticipate or identify any issues and resolve them. Continuously improve client experience and obtain information to obtain repeat and negotiated business

Maintain a regular review of the performance of the team, and prepare comprehensive business reports (or assist this activity, as applicable) for the Operations Review Meetings and for the board

Direct oversight and management of Projects budget and expenditure

Achieve stated targets and standards for Projects financial performance

Undertake regular site visits and attend monthly CVR project reviews, reviewing progress and financial performance, while ensuring that project teams receive adequate challenge, support and guidance

Ensure that any live projects with significant delivery risk are escalated to the Construction Director and an action plan is agreed, implemented and monitored to protect the Company’s position

Monitor all significant project issues and correspondence to ensure that all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored by the team to protect the Company’s position

Where appropriate, assist with business development activities and manage bid or negotiation process to win new business

Ensure the use of Company preferred subcontractors and suppliers to improve SHEQ and project delivery standards and achieve cost savings against tender allowances where possible

Support the development of the Company’s culture through effective communication and role modelling of the Company’s vision, values and behaviours

Contribute to strategic planning and decision making to support the Company’s overall performance

Expand our Sub-Contractor supply chain with the introduction of new companies who deliver the highest standards

Delivering regional workshops / focus groups with the supply chain to emphasize continuous improvement and co-operation

Ensuring the Company as an Associate Member on the Considerate Contracts Scheme continues to achieve the highest standards

Aiding the Company to ensure that all CSR targets are endorsed and achieved

The Individual

The successful Project Director will possess the following skills and experience:

Extensive Construction sector knowledge and experience

Prior leadership experience with technically challenging projects and diverse teams

Ability to lead on projects of varying size and scale

Strong understanding of Design & Build, JCT and NEC contracts

Strong presentation skills with the ability to influence, manage, create and maintain relationships.

Ability to interact and take leadership control of external client and consultant teams.

Experience of construction project planning to provide clear strategy.

Good business accuracy both operationally and commercially focused

Experienced in managing diverse stakeholders

Good team player – keeping colleagues informed and up to date
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed