Project Director

Skanska Uk Plc; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Slough is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of large-scale commercial projects. You will ensure revenue targets are met and manage client relationships throughout project phases. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background in the MEPH discipline and a proven track record in cost control. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to business strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering projects with MEP values over £50M.
• Track record of managing and controlling costs.
• Evidence of recruiting and leading successful project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale commercial projects.
• Manage commercial interests to protect revenue targets.
• Contribute to business strategy development.

Skills

Strong engineering background in MEPH discipline

Commercial acumen

Project management

Cost control

Client relationship building

Job description

Working as a Project Director you will be effectively and professionally lead the delivery of large scale multi-disciplinary commercial projects, working alongside the Skanska JV building construction team, to ensure the delivery to time, commercial performance, governance and Skanska values are met during all phases of the project's delivery. Reporting to the Services Director responsible for the JV Commercial markets sector for the Building Services operating unit, having full responsibility and autonomy to drive and successfully deliver revenues and income in line with set business plan goals.

What you'll do:

• Actively participate in the implementation of the Skanska Building Services Business Strategy for developing and delivering within the commercial market
• Ensure that the commercial and contractual interests of the company are managed and always protected with responsibility for the revenue and income targets set as part of the project with full profit and loss responsibility.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the operating unit plan for which this role applies.
• Lead, develop and monitor the strategy for enhancing our customer base in the sectors for which this role applies. This will include key account management for customers identified in the business plan.
• Overall accountability for the successful delivery of commercial projects to the satisfaction of Skanska's clients and aligned with the Skanska values, from initial enquiry through to project completion.

  Have a strong and experienced engineering background in the MEPH discipline.

• High level of commercial acumen with a proven track record of working in preconstruction, project procurement and project execution phases for medium to large scale commercial projects.
• Have implemented and used appropriate project controls to oversee successful major project delivery
• Experience of identifying and implementing continuous improvement in a project environment
• Experience of actively contributing to the development, analysis and implementation of business strategy and analysis
• You are likely to have project teams working on large commercial schemes in London and in the surrounding areas, with projects with a MEP value of over £50M. Having this experience of delivering such schemes is essential.
• Track record of successfully managing and controlling costs, delivering against deadlines, maintaining quality and progression on major projects
• Evidence of building effective relationships with clients
• Experience in recruiting, developing, supporting, leading and retaining highly successful large project teams
• Evidence of contributing at senior level beyond project-related issues; understanding the bigger picture and contributing to the wider general management of a business
• Strong understanding and experience of the type of work carried out in the Commercial Market.

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