Project Director (Construction Consultancy / Work Winning) - #2187783

Our Midlands and Anglia Cost and Project Management team continues to grow, with specific growth demand within the Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Logistics, Healthcare and Education markets where we have successfully secured positions with many high-profile clients and some key local projects and programs in the industry. As a direct result of this growth, we are currently seeking a Project Director to join our team, where you will have the responsibility of developing our client base with a focus on the East Midlands.

Based from either Birmingham or Nottingham you will be given the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be primarily working alongside other Directors to successfully manage, grow and deliver Project / Cost Management duties on various capital projects.
• You will contribute to our growth plans, with a responsibility for business development, including winning new clients and commissions.
• The role will entail direct client engagement, acting as the key, day to day client interface.
• You should possess the skills and experience to actively lead and support the internal team, manage and mentor staff.
• To provide oversight / strategic guidance / audit and review for a portfolio of projects.
• You will help develop collaborative relationships with our existing clients and other professional colleagues within the industry. Demonstrate an ability and desire to obtain an increased understanding of a client's business, demonstrating client focus.
• You will be connected, organised and self-motivated, being able to successfully work with minimum supervision.
• Successful delivery of projects, ensuring tasks on projects are resourced, managed and completed efficiently, on time and with a keen desire to maintain client's satisfaction leading to continued and further business.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for:

• Professional Qualified – ideally Project Management/ Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying Degree
• Chartered Status with the RICS / APM or similar
• Proven ability to develop long term relationships with all team members and effectively balance people and processes.
• Proven leadership within a Cost or Project Management business and provide leadership, management and mentoring to the team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are key.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!