Project Director Civil Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major main contractor in London is seeking a Project Director for the Civil Rail sector to oversee multiple £50m projects throughout London and the M25 area. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of UK civil engineering project experience, preferably with direct rail project oversight. This role demands strong client communication and team leadership skills, alongside ensuring compliance with safety and project standards. An excellent package is offered for the right candidate, including a salary of £80-£100k.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Project Director, Framework Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager level for a Main UK Contractor.
• 10 years+ experience on UK based Civil Engineering projects.
• Ideally worked on more than one Rail Project or has 2 years+ experience on a Civil Rail Project.

Responsibilities

• Ensure constant point of contact with clients from project award to completion.
• Establish and manage competent project teams and resources.
• Monitor project performance to meet client requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Performance Monitoring

Education

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or Similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Director Civil Rail – Main Contractor – London £80-£100k+pkg

Salary: £80-£100k+pkg

Location: Central London

Region: London

Project Director – Civil Rail – Central London

A Major Main Contractor with a £1.8bn turnover is seeking to recruit a Project Director due to continual expansion and winning new work in the Rail Sector. The role is based in Central London and projects will be through out London and the M25 area typically around £50m each.

Based from their project offices in Central London, the Project Director will report to the Rail Sector Director and will be responsible for the delivery of Multiple Rail Station Frameworks. This position would suit those with previous experience at Project Delivery, Framework Delivery or Contracts Management/Senior Project Manager level.

Key Duties

• Ensure constant point of contact with clients from project award to completion of maintenance responsibilities
• Establish suitably competent teams for the management, supervision and execution of projects and ensure adequate resources are maintained to achieve the objectives of the project, with set budgetary limits
• Monitor project performance in respect of quality and programme to ensure client requirements are met and corporate targets are realised
• Establish and monitor health and safety, and environmental protection responsibilities on site to ensure compliance with legislation, corporate procedures and objectives
• Encourage employee development for project team members in line with competencies – continuous improvement via utilisation of Performance Management process
• Participate at corporate level in monitoring and directing the overall performance of the organisation

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience at Project Director, Framework Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager level for a Main UK Contractor
• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or Similar
• 10 years+ Experience on UK based Civil Engineering Projects
• Ideally worked on more than one Rail Project or has 2 years+ experience working on a Civil Rail Project
• Knowledge of overseeing Rail Station projects
• Excellent communication, Microsoft office and Interpersonal skills
• Been in mainly preferably all permanent roles (not freelance)