Project Director (Defence)

Skanska Building Services; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee the VSSP project while managing a portfolio of defence tenders. The successful candidate will excel in project management and take responsibility for the delivery of major defence initiatives within budget and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, expertise in supply chain management, and formal H&S training. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of projects aligned with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple disciplines and work sequencing.
• Proven track record leading large teams and major projects.
• Capable of maintaining responsibility for subcontract accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for all required aspects.
• Develop and maintain supply chain relationships aligned with company values.
• Ensure technical approval for installed products.
• Lead design management and production of working drawings.
• Implement risk mitigation and communicate commercial implications.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Supply chain management

Quality Assurance processes

Project management

Education

Formal H&S training accreditations, minimum SMSTS

Job description

Overview

The purpose of the role will be to oversee the completion of the current VSSP project while simultaneously managing a portfolio of defence tenders. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for project managing the delivery of the next major defence initiative, ensuring it is executed to scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for all required aspects.
• Develop and maintain supply chain relationships ensuring they are treated fairly and reasonably, aligned with Skanska UK Core Values.
• Ensure products installed have been technically approved.
• Lead the management of design consultants to ensure information is provided to suit the budget and procurement strategy, and manage the production of working drawings by trade contractors within the given timeframes.
• Lead the design process by challenging solutions, methods and techniques where appropriate to deliver works within the contract programme, improve buildability and reduce whole life costs.
• Full understanding and implementation of the contract and the conditions imposed, ensuring full compliance at all stages.
• Oversee, manage, implement and communicate risk mitigation and steps needed to pursue opportunities. Ensure that the commercial implications are controlled, allocated and communicated.

Qualifications

• Operate with a professional attitude, with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and good communication skills, to influence positive outcomes.
• Proven track record in leading large teams and major projects.
• Appropriate knowledge and experience to manage multiple disciplines/interfaces and work sequencing.
• Detailed knowledge of supply chain management and associated procurement strategies.
• Excellent understanding and experience of implementing QA processes.
• Ability to timely manage and maintain responsibility for subcontract accounts and projection of final account value, as part of the Project P & L accounting process.
• Demonstrate the desire and ability to maximise revenue opportunities for the Projects, to achieve stretch targets. Must possess the ability to recognise opportunity within Projects and be adept at generating improved income for the Projects and the Business.
• Formal H&S training accreditations, minimum SMSTS.
• Experience and knowledge in relation to the correct testing and commissioning of a complete MEPH installation.
• Geographic coverage: Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Gloucestershire, Hertfordshire, Huntingdon, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Peterborough, Suffolk, Wiltshire.