Project Director

CIH International Housing Group; Birmingham, Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Travel allowance

Pension with employer contribution

Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group in Birmingham is seeking a Project Director to lead a multi-million pound MEP project based in Stafford, with future Midlands undertakings. You will drive health and safety leadership, manage pre-construction activities and coordinate specialist sub-contractors to ensure delivery within time and budget.

We're looking for an engineering background with preconstruction and delivery experience, ideally from an Apprentice/Graduate start, capable of shaping strategy,

Qualifications

• Demonstrable building services experience in regulated sectors (nuclear) and delivery of projects.
• From an Engineering background (M&E) with trade start or formal apprenticeship.
• Experience in preconstruction and delivery planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety across the project and drive leadership.
• Oversee pre-commencement activities with the pre-construction manager.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Manage specialist subcontractors and drive performance.
• Provide clear direction and leadership to maximise team output.
• Contribute to business strategy and local management accounts.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Health & safety

Preconstruction

Risk management

Subcontractor management

Leadership

Contract reviews

Budgeting

Business planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering background (M&E)

Apprentice/Graduate programme

Job description

Project Director

Birmingham / Stafford

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance/Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Director to join our team out of our Birmingham office to deliver a project based in Stafford but to then move on to other projects based out of the Midlands.

We are looking for someone who can lead multi-million pound projects with a demonstrable background within the MEP space from precon/design stages through to delivery.

What we're looking for

• Drive health and safety leadership throughout the project.
• Lead pre-commencement activities in conjunction with the pre-construction manager. Ensure the team carry out an effective review of scope of works, including installation methods, to ensure the precise provision of customer requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring these are commercially mitigated or enhanced.
• Lead the team to effectively manage the appointed specialist sub-contractors.
• Provide engaging and authentic leadership in all aspects of your role. Provide clear direction and leadership for the project delivery, offer guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team.
• Deliver business strategy by gaining involvement in company initiatives and communications.
• Lead contract reviews, to deliver high quality, succinct and relevant management information to all stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the commercial director, prepare and update business plans and local management accounts.
• Maintain clear direction and leadership to drive the safe and successful completion of the project, within agreed timescales and agreed budgets.
• Build a respected and valued reputation that develops positive long-term relationships with esteemed customers.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable building services experience in the regulated sector delivering projects on nuclear sites.

• Preconstruction and delivery experience
• From an Engineering background (M&E), starting in a trade of from an Apprentice/Graduate programme, ideally
• Ability to work through design, development, delivery plan, cost profile and delivery

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Car/Travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.