Project Director

Omexom UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Director to lead a multi-discipline team and manage high-value projects. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in delivering complex portfolios, particularly within the high voltage transmission sector. This role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder management, and operational excellence, making it essential for achieving project objectives in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the successful delivery of £50m+ programmes.
• Ability to lead and function within a combined client and supplier partner team.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3 forms of contract.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Full management and delivery responsibility for assigned projects.
• Develop appropriate strategies and budgets; support the project team.
• Professionally represent the company to stakeholders.
• Lead and deliver projects in line with governance framework.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Knowledge of NEC3 contracts

Health and Safety management

Education

Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Director

The Project Director will lead a high-value, multi-discipline team with a responsibility to develop further business with key clients.

The jobholder will contribute to the continuous development of the role to reflect changing business needs through flexibility, adaptability, and determination to achieve the demanding performance objectives required to ensure all KPIs are attained.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Full management and delivery responsibility for assigned projects.
• Develop appropriate strategies and budgets; lead, develop, and support project team to deliver projects in line with these and to a high standard.
• Manage all operational aspects of the project including full profit and loss, health and safety, and quality assurance.
• Professionally represent Omexom, both individually and as part of a team, in a wide range of situations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a mentor to assigned personnel and project staff.
• Present and report to internal and external stakeholders regarding operational performance and recommended improvements for project delivery.
• Lead and deliver projects in line with the Omexom governance framework.
• Assist with bid management, tender reviews, and bid validation.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships both internally to ensure optimum project delivery, and externally with customers to develop a relationship of trust on which future business can be secured.
• Operate clear management, claims, non-conformance cost, and lessons-learned processes on all projects within remit.
• Create and maintain a high level of personal and team performance in matters relating to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and financial targets and constraints.

Key Interfaces

• Managing Director
• Business Unit General Managers
• Client Representatives
• Project ManagersFunctional Managers
• Project Teams
• Subcontractors
• Third-Party Workforces that may be affected by the works
• External Consultants
• Local Authorities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• A third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery of £50m+ programmes of work, and technically & commercially complex portfolios / projects, ideally within the high voltage transmission sector.
• Ability to lead and function within a combined client and supplier partner team.
• The experience, energy, and resilience to assess and deliver projects safely, on time, and to budget through the use of proven systems, techniques, and methods.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3 forms of contract.
• Extensive knowledge of project planning, works management, and stakeholder management.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience of leading project-specific safety initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills in leading large project and operational teams.