Project Director

Austin Fraser; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

My client is a major player within the Fit Out and Refurbishment market. They are a cash rich, robust business who were established 30 years ago and are based in the heart of London.

Typically, their projects are in 'zone 1' ranging from CAT B fit outs for blue chip businesses and challenging Cut & Carve projects up to £150M.

Their London turnover sits around £350M and they have lots of big jobs in the pipeline.

They have been successful in attracting and recruiting some of the industry's best talent, creating a recognisable brand and establishing themselves as an industry leader. As a result of several project wins, they are looking to grow their operations team. Although my client is a large company, they have successfully maintained a close-knit, family feel. Each member of staff is given a well-defined progression path, ensuring opportunities for growth and career development within the company.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Managing and leading the health and safety standards.
2. Seek allocation of suitable and available resource to satisfy the tender deliverables.
3. Maintain contact, where required, with potential Clients, Professional Teams, and their stakeholders during tender progress.
4. Liaising and managing the design management team.
5. Delivering the work packages in line with programme constraints, quality standards and budgets.
6. Meeting and exceeding client expectations to drive repeat business.
7. Managing client relationships.

Key Skills:

1. Recognised qualification in a building related subject and supplementary site certificates.
2. Methodical approach to duties.
3. Good team leader and “man manager”.
4. Sensitive to political situations - good relationship builder.
5. Ability to make decisions.
6. Good delegation skills.
7. Prepared to be innovative and a good problem solver.
8. Pleasant and confident manner.

Personal Attributes:

1. Energetic and flexible team member.
2. Ability to communicate positively and effectively.
3. Ability to organise and plan your and others' time effectively.
4. Ability to implement systems.