Project Director Civils

Lord Search & Selection; Inverness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee a £100 million civils/access roads project in Northern Scotland. The role requires a strong civil engineering background, proven project management experience, and the ability to lead teams effectively. The ideal candidate will have significant post-qualification experience and a track record of successful client interactions. A competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role in a main civils contractor environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a track record of experience in dealing with clients at a senior level.
• Significant post qualification experience of project management of civils/highways/structures works of £30 million plus.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Overseeing projects from start to finish.
• Project planning, budgeting, and identifying resources required.
• Building teams, developing goals, and assigning responsibilities.
• Monitoring the progress of construction activities regularly.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Health and safety compliance

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Our client is one of Scotland's top construction companies and civil engineering contractors, with headquarters in Glasgow and operating across the Central Belt, Northern and Southern Scotland.

They are now looking to recruit experienced civils orientated Project Director to lead and drive a 100 million civils/access roads project in the North of Scotland.

To be considered-

You will ideally come from a civil engineering degree background and are preferably chartered.

Proven ability of delivering major roads and structures/bridges

Distinct advantage if you have previous pre-construction experience of leading bids or significant input.

Experience of procurement and appointment of suitable subcontractor

Extremely competitive salary and package

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director
Overseeing projects from start to finish
Project planning, budgeting and identification of resources required
Building teams, developing goals and objectives and assigning responsibilities
Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular progress meetings with the stakeholders
Ensure projects documents are in order
Co-ordinate all parties involved in the project
To maintain a high standard of health and safety on site and within the companies health and safety policy
To control all site activities and deal with any site problems or queries
To manage project within budget and on time
To maintain a high standard of finish on the project
Appointment of sub-contractor

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in a similar role in a main civils contractor environment
Ability to demonstrate a track record of experience in dealing with clients at a senior level
Significant post qualification experience of project management of civils/highways/structures works of 30 million plus
Demonstrate experience in working to agreed targets within a commercial environment