Project Director (Civils) – Plymouth

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the civil and infrastructure scope on a major programme at Devonport Dockyard. The role involves strategic direction, budget oversight, and mentoring project teams. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and substantial experience in complex environments. This is a key position offering significant career advancement in an exciting programme.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in leading civil infrastructure design and construction.
• Active UK National status with ability to obtain DV Security Clearance.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure lifecycle and project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of key assignments and strategic direction.
• Lead civil and infrastructure scope across the major programme.
• Mentor multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

EPC understanding

Leadership skills

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered membership with ICE or similar

Job description

My client is looking to appoint an experiencedProject Directorto join this rapidly growing and successful part of the business. Based down on Devonport Dockyard, you will be involved in the delivery of the multi-million pound upgrade programme of works – exciting stuff!

The Role:

A Project Director, you’ll be primarily responsible as a Civils and Infrastructure Lead to join a high-profile team and be the face of the delivery – a key role in the overall programme

Key Duties:

• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments
• Lead the delivery of civils and infrastructure scope across a major programme, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide expert input on the design and construction of infrastructure assets, including site development, groundworks, utilities, and enabling works.
• Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders on civil and structural engineering issues.
• Develop and oversee integration strategies between civils and other technical disciplines (MEP, structural, nuclear, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, particularly in relation to heavy civils, utilities, and temporary works.
• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations
• Support financial planning and budget oversight for infrastructure scope
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams with a focus on developing infrastructure delivery capabilities.

You’ll need to have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Understand EPC – Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations and Maintenance – This is Essential
• Chartered membership with ICE or similar (or working towards)
• Substantial experience leading civil infrastructure design and construction within complex, secure environments (e.g. defence, nuclear, industrial)
• Deep understanding of infrastructure lifecycle: site development, utilities, ground remediation, and enabling works
• Active UK National status and ability to obtain DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance
• Knowledge of NEC or similar contract forms

Needless to say, this role can offer so much value to someone’s career, let alone the fact you’ll be joining a great team on a genuinely exciting programme

Apply today and we can have a chat in a bit more detail…………