Project Director

O'Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full package

Senior leadership autonomy

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan in London seeks a Contracts Manager / Project Lead / Project Director to oversee delivery of a major civil engineering & infrastructure scheme. The role offers senior leadership, accountability for planning through completion, and collaboration with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Competitive salary £120k–£160k with full package dependent on experience, plus long-term career progression and autonomy on a flagship project in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Previous experience operating at Contracts Manager, Project Lead, Project Director or equivalent level
• Strong technical understanding of complex civil engineering and infrastructure works
• Demonstrable experience managing high-value projects and large multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent commercial awareness, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage project programmes, budgets and key stakeholder relationships
• Ambitious and motivated individual looking to take ownership of a flagship scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of a major civil engineering and infrastructure scheme
• Lead and manage project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Take responsibility for programme management, project performance and operational delivery
• Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage project costs, risks and contractual obligations
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project partners
• Provide strategic leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle

Job description

Contracts Manager / Project Lead / Project Director - Major Civil Engineering & Infrastructure - London

Location: London

Salary: £120,(Apply online only) - £160,(Apply online only) + full package (dependent on experience)

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager, Project Lead or Project Director to oversee the delivery of a major flagship civil engineering and infrastructure scheme in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take the next step in their career, gain greater responsibility and play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile project.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving successful project outcomes. You'll be taking a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing the scheme from planning through to completion.

Role Overview

• Title: Contracts Manager / Project Lead / Project Director
• Project: Major Flagship Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Scheme
• Location: London
• Salary: £120,(Apply online only) - £160,(Apply online only) + full package (dependent on experience)
• Start: ASAP
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of a major civil engineering and infrastructure scheme
• Lead and manage project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Take responsibility for programme management, project performance and operational delivery
• Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage project costs, risks and contractual obligations
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project partners
• Provide strategic leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Previous experience operating at Contracts Manager, Project Lead, Project Director or equivalent level
• Strong technical understanding of complex civil engineering and infrastructure works
• Demonstrable experience managing high-value projects and large multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent commercial awareness, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage project programmes, budgets and key stakeholder relationships
• Ambitious and motivated individual looking to take ownership of a flagship scheme

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £120,(Apply online only) - £160,(Apply online only) + comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a major flagship infrastructure scheme in London
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
• Senior leadership position with genuine autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to work with an established main contractor on a high-profile project

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation