Project Director - North

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the education and cultural sectors. This role involves managing relationships with senior stakeholders, leading operational teams, and ensuring that project delivery meets business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with a focus on delivering projects over £10 million within budget. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving quality of life through sustainable design and consultancy solutions. If you are passionate about making a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects and leading teams effectively.
• Expertise in project management with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery for complex university and cultural commissions.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project standards are met.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Chartered Status

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving the quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the project and programme management service across complex university, wider education, and cultural commissions.
2. Direct and manage the delivery of complex projects, managing relationships with senior stakeholders, and providing leadership to project teams.
3. Ensure all work and outputs meet business plans and goals.
4. Lead an operational team, setting objectives, managing performance, and ensuring staff have the necessary skills.
5. Translate business objectives into operational financial targets, producing business cases, plans, and schedules, and meeting profit and budget targets.
6. Spearhead the implementation of complex projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure delivery standards meet expectations.
7. Monitor and review team performance and behaviour, educate and influence others, and ensure compliance with policies and codes of conduct.
8. Ensure compliance with contracts regarding project delivery parameters and scope of service.
9. Review complex information from various data sources to advise clients and stakeholders on potential impacts.
10. Develop project management processes and policies, and coordinate system improvements aligned with strategic objectives.
11. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to improve efficiencies and collaboration, ensuring commercial viability and customer satisfaction.
12. Act as a technical expert, providing strategic advice to support successful project delivery.
13. Manage relationships with client project sponsors/stakeholders to keep all parties informed and aligned.
14. Accountable for delivering projects typically over £10m within budget.
15. Set delivery approaches and plans for multiple projects in consultation with stakeholders.
16. Establish project delivery plans and control mechanisms.
17. Manage performance across multiple projects, engaging with senior management and project managers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience managing complex projects.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and lead teams.
• Expertise in project management within the relevant area.
• Experience managing relationships at the executive level.
• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status.