Project Director

SISK Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to lead large-scale construction projects. This role involves managing tender processes, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values its people, offering competitive salaries, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the construction industry, this role is for you.

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

• Proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects over £100m.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tender team and ensure competitive tender submissions.
• Manage project delivery to ensure commercial success and client satisfaction.

Skills

Construction Management

Risk Management

Business Development

Project Planning

Health and Safety Regulations

BIM Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Academic or Professional Management Qualification

Membership of Professional Institution (e.g., MCIOB, CEng MICE)

Tools

Project Management Software

BIM Software

Job description

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.

Pre-Construction

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

Construction

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

Post Construction

1. Ensure a customer centric aftercare service is in place for the client
2. Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
3. 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
4. Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client
5. Working knowledge of Construction techniques, Design techniques & BIM modelling
6. Comprehensive knowledge of Building and Health and Safety/Fire regulations
7. Familiarity with working on complex, multi-disciplinary, technical projects
8. Proficient in planning and prioritising daily site tasks
9. Ability to hold people to account in terms of implementing Sisk Zero philosophy
10. Ability to identify, convert and deliver business development opportunities.
11. Experience managing key accounts through their network, profile and credibility in the local market.
12. Academic and/or professional industry related management qualification
13. Membership of an Industry related Professional Institution - such as MCIOB or CEng MICE
14. CVRs, PEP and Contract Management
15. IOSH for Directors, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, Root Cause Analysis & S5 & Q10 internal workshops.

Desirable Qualifications/Training

1. NEBSOH Cert

Benefits

1. Competitive Salary with yearly increase
2. Healthcare
3. 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
4. Employer pension
5. Death in service - life assurance
6. Competitive mileage rate
7. Travel expenses
8. Flexible and remote working
9. Enhanced parental leave
10. 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.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.