Project Director

Samuel Knight; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global EPC company is seeking a Project Director to oversee projects within the T&D sector. The role requires strategic management of multimillion-pound projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality while leading project teams and stakeholder engagements. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in electrical transmission and project management, coupled with relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Transmission projects, including Civil Construction.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects (multimillion-pound).
• Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and operational aspects of multimillion-pound projects.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards compliance.
• Oversee project lifecycle from initiation to completion.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration

Project Management Certification or PMP certification

Job description

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Samuel Knight is working with a leading, globally renowned EPC company, which is looking to hire a Project Director to deliver projects in the T&D sector.

Overview

The Project Director is responsible for the strategic and operational management of projects. You will ensure the appropriate use of resources in accordance with project specifications and budgets. The successful candidate will plan, monitor, and manage EPC projects from initiation to completion.

Objectives of the role

HSE and Quality

Ensure Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements are implemented to the highest standards and are aligned with company standards and customer governance/requirements.

Ensure permits and legal papers are secured ahead of the project.

Ensure the highest quality standards are upheld throughout the project’s lifecycle.

Ensure project quality plans have been developed and implemented.

P&L

Hold overall responsibility for managing large-scale, multimillion-pound projects, including commercial, technical, and site construction responsibilities that achieve or exceed performance targets.

Devise cost-effective plans to enable effective project completion.

Monitor building progress, oversee finance, and ensure project quality.

Leadership

Manage a portfolio of complex projects, including resource allocations, recruitment, and individual performance challenges.

Manage project managers and enable them to supervise and manage their own teams.

Project lifecycle

Secure required resources and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.

Understand the broader organizational context and external changes, aligning project approach, timing, and impact accordingly.

Make strategic decisions and provide leadership and direction to project managers.

Support future order capture by advising and providing input to sales and tendering teams.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the senior customer interface for allocated projects, ensuring customer expectations are exceeded.

Co-responsible (with the support of the Supply Chain Function) for selecting subcontracted activities, plant, and services, including negotiating contract terms and conditions.

Meet regularly with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on project progress.

Liaise with clients and build strong working relationships.

Market Knowledge

Take keen interest in learning about new developments, market trends, competitors’ products, and activities.

Manage risks to avoid delays or reputational damage.

Manage opportunities both towards customers and supply chain partners/sub-contractors.

Experience and competencies

Experience in Electrical Transmission projects, including Civil Construction.

Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management.

Proven track record of managing large-scale, multimillion-pound projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration, or demonstrable experience delivering complex projects in the transmission market.

Project Management Certification or PMP certification is preferred but not mandatory.