Project Director

E.B.P.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to lead critical infrastructure projects in London. This role involves overseeing the initial design phase and managing multiple large-scale civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a strong background in joint venture management. The company values diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive work environment with hybrid working options. Join a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and collaboration to achieve shared goals and deliver excellence in every project.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles managing large-scale projects.
• Detailed working knowledge of construction environment and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage billings and cost procedures during preconstruction.
• Ensure SHEQ matters are managed on the project.
• Provide project management skills to meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Joint Venture Management

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture has a successful history of delivering critical infrastructure for the UK on time and to budget together in joint venture partnership. They first worked together in 2010 as BFK, delivering three Crossrail contracts, including the longest stretch of tunneling works between Royal Oak and Farringdon and Farringdon Station, the first central station to be completed on the Elizabeth Line. The team is also delivering the Silvertown Tunnel project together in East London and has been delivering excellence at each stage of HS2, such as Fusion JV for the Enabling Works packages, EKFB for the central Main Works Contract and now delivering the track infrastructure across the entire HS2 route.

We are now recruiting for a Project Director to join the project at the initial design phase which will run concurrently with the completion of main works contracts, which are now at their peak. The team will be ready to mobilise as soon as the civil works are complete and will operate under a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance structure, designed to manage interfaces and resolve any program conflicts. The members will work together on design, access, resources, and logistics to achieve shared goals for cost and schedule.

Your work environment

• Candidates can be based in London or Birmingham with support elements of hybrid / flexible working.
• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

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

• Managing billings and cost procedures during preconstruction.
• Ensuring Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) matters are managed on the Project.
• Developing bid scopes for trade packages and vetting subcontractors to ensure compliance.
• Providing Project Management skills to ensure that all contractual requirements are met.
• Assisting site Project Managers on constructability issues during the planning phase and managing resource allocation to early construction activities.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager in administering subcontracts.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, managing multiple large-scale projects or programmes of work.
• Experience in joint venture/alliance working.
• Relevant experience in managing major civil engineering projects of high value (£300m+) and complexity.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities for complex projects.
• Detailed working knowledge of the construction environment and forms of contract.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

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

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time 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.