Project Director

John Sisk & Son; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to lead high-value construction projects. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the tendering process, manage project teams, and ensure the successful delivery of complex initiatives. Your expertise in construction techniques and regulations will guide the project to commercial success while fostering strong client relationships. With a focus on quality and safety, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of construction. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact and enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with yearly increase

Healthcare

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension

Death in service – life assurance

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and Educational development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tender team and manage project delivery from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Construction techniques

Design techniques

BIM modelling

Health and Safety regulations

Business development

Project management

Education

Management qualification

Membership of MCIOB or CEng MICE

Tools

CVRs

PEP

Contract Management

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Regional Director/BU MD, 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 Sisk’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 hold people to account in terms of implementing Sisk Zero philosophy
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications/ Training

• NEBSOH Cert

Additional Information

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase
• Healthcare
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Death in service – life assurance
• Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and Educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.