Project Director - #1720229

Our client is a national, tier 1 main contractor which builds medium to major projects across the UK. We are now looking for a Project Director to join their Midlands Division.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Project Director will help tender and win schemes in excess of £100m. Generally involved from tender stage, as the project lead, liaising with the Estimating team to secure the project. Thereafter with the approval of the Regional Director / Regional MD, will prepare the PEP and build the project team in preparation for the contract commencement. The Project Director will be responsible for managing the Company’s business interests, risk & delivery strategy on the contract to guide the project to Commercial success.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction

• Lead the Tender Team consisting of Estimator, CM, QS, other appropriate staff and external consultants as necessary
• Manage the production of the tender to ensure that a competitive tender is submitted in accordance with the requirements
• Prepare the programme, method statements, prelims and submission document
• Chair start-up & internal meetings, prepare the procurement strategy with the QS and Prequalification of key supply chain (early awards)
• Prepare a preliminary Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project
• Work with the SQS to prepare a prelim procurement schedule and track same

Construction

• Arrange the start-up meeting and manage the preparation of the PEP
• Receive, distribute and acknowledge the letter of intent
• Agree commencement date, and arrange for completion of the contract documents
• Ensure that all aspects of quality, the Environment and progress are in accordance with the contracted requirements
• Assist in the selection and vetting of major S/Cs and suppliers (including HSEQS vetting)

Post Construction

• Ensure a customer centric aftercare service is in place for the client
• Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
• Protect our client’s contractual position by ensuring that the Client & Design teams are satisfied and that there is a strong relationship with future potential in place
• Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Construction techniques, Design techniques & BIM modelling
• Comprehensive knowledge of Building and Health and Safety/Fire regulations
• Familiarity with working on complex, multi-disciplinary, technical projects
• Proficient in planning and prioritising daily site tasks
• Ability to identify, convert and deliver business development opportunities.
• Experience managing key accounts through their network, profile and credibility in the local market.
• Academic and/or professional industry related management qualification
• Membership of an Industry related Professional Institution - such as MCIOB or CEng MICE
• CVRs, PEP and Contract Management
• IOSH for Directors, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, Root Cause Analysis & S5 & Q10 internal workshops.

For further information please apply with a CV.