Project Director

NSR Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP & Fire Protection subcontractor in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to handle business development and project management across Scotland. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience on-site, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, travel expenses, accommodation when necessary, and additional benefits including bonuses and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus & pay review

Travel paid

Accommodation assistance

Competitive pension

BUPA Medical & Life cover

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering projects on site.
• Confident in client-facing situations.
• Experience handling P&L and subcontracting.

Responsibilities

• Manage A-Z of projects to limit risk.
• Lead teams and make decisive decisions.
• Provide leadership in client interactions.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Growing business entering an exciting phase in the Scotland market. Driven owners with clear ambition and energy. Edinburgh – Scotland. UK Specialist Sub-Contractor & Multi Disciplinary MEP & Fire Protection organization. Pride themselves on collaboration and going above and beyond for clients to foster long term relationships. Group is dynamic and fast paced, with a focus on hiring for personality, drive and energy.

The group has seen turnover and profitability grow over the last 3 years, currently at £64 million with a goal of £100 million. The company holds strong cash reserves and strategic positions, with long term frameworks and front-end client engagement due to insights, market knowledge, latest technology and certification. Based from Edinburgh in a satellite office, you will handle Scotland, travel to meet new clients, manage existing projects and close out tasks as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Meet & Greet – Business Development
• Handling commercial & contract performance
• Letting of contracts
• Ensuring budget, quality and program meet client's needs
• Snagging, handover and successful final account
• Manage A-Z of projects to limit risk on assignments ranging from £100k to £6 million
• Lead lean teams, make quick and decisive decisions to support project success
• Take ownership of on-site risks and issues through skilled management and awareness of personnel
• Provide client-facing leadership with the ability to win and influence

Candidate Criteria

• Able to think on your feet and multi-task
• Confident and client facing
• Experience handling P&L and letting sub-contracts
• Minimum 5 years delivering on site
• Strong communication skills (soft and hard) to win over and influence

What is on offer

• Basic salary dependent upon experience
• Travel paid
• Accommodation if needed to stay away on work
• Annual bonus & pay review
• Competitive pension
• BUPA Medical & Life cover