Project Director

BAM; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a motivated Project Director to join its ASTI Onshore team in Scotland. In this pivotal role, you will manage major civil engineering projects, focusing on renewable developments across the region. Responsibilities include overseeing cost management, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and supporting project managers during the planning and construction phases. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and proven leadership skills, with a commitment to safety and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Family-friendly policies

Company car/travel allowance

8 % matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Project Manager level with successful project outcomes.
• Detailed knowledge of the construction environment and contract forms.
• Ability to manage complexities and resources of major projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage billings and cost procedures during preconstruction.
• Ensure Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) matters are managed.
• Provide project management skills to meet contractual requirements.
• Assist site Project Managers with constructability issues.
• Support commercial management in administering subcontracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cost Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Constructability Knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Job description

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Director to join our ASTI Onshore team in Scotland. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in both the pre-construction and construction phases of major civil engineering projects, delivering critical infrastructure that supports future renewable developments across Scotland.

Your team

• This role will be based on project sites in the North East of Scotland, with regular travel to our Kilsyth office.

Making Possible

As Project Director, you will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for managing billings and cost procedures during preconstruction
• Responsible for ensuring Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) matters are managed on the Project
• Providing Project Management skills to ensure that all contractual requirements are met
• Provide assistance to the site Project Managers on constructability issues during the planning phase of a project and manage the resource allocation to any early construction activities that may take place during this phase of a project
• Support the Commercial Manager and Area Commercial Manager in administering subcontracts

What do you bring to the role?

• Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent
• Successful experience and performance at Project Manager level (or equivalent as deemed appropriate by Senior Management)
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management capabilities to manage a single project of complexity and value
• Detailed working knowledge of the construction environment and forms of contract used upon the operational projects for which the individual is responsible
• Specialist Technical or Managerial Knowledge, aligned to the specific nature of the project for which the individual is responsible

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: [e-mail]

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.