Project Director – Rail Infrastructure

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Project Director for their rail infrastructure projects in London. The role involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, managing a large team, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive experience in rail projects, and demonstrate leadership in a high-paced environment. A competitive salary of £100,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major rail projects at a Director level.
• Ability to manage complex operations in a high-paced environment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Framework activities from cradle to grave.
• Manage a team of Project Managers, Senior Site Managers, and other professionals.
• Ensure effective client relationship management and project updates.
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a culture of safety.

Skills

Management of large teams

Previous experience on high-profile rail projects

Understanding of Network Rail procedures

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Professional Chartership Status (CEng MICE)

Job description

Project Director – Rail Infrastructure

Salary: £100,000 + competitive benefits package
Location: London
Region: London

We are currently seeking a Project Director to work for a leading civil engineering contractor who operate within various sectors on major projects. As part of the further growth within this client's rail business, they are seeking a Project Director to work on a £100m per year Network Rail Framework.

In this role, you will oversee all Framework activities from “cradle to grave” with a delegated team of Project & Senior Project Managers leading sections of the framework.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
• Professional Chartership Status (CEng MICE) would be highly advantageous
• Previous experience on high-profile rail projects is essential, as well as being able to seamlessly run possession works
• Previous Director-level experience leading major rail projects preferred
• Ability to manage a large team in a high-paced environment
• Understanding of Network Rail procedures would be advantageous

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintains a close working relationship with the Programme Delivery Director and Managers within the NR client Works Delivery team.
• Manages a team consisting of Project Managers, Senior Site Managers, Construction Managers, Quantity Surveyors, SHESQ Advisors, and Engineers.
• Communicates developments and significant decisions in the wider business.
• Responsible for effective client relationship management and provides updates to internal and external stakeholders in project/contract progress in operational area.
• Ensure risk assessments are created, in place, and reviewed to support the safe delivery of the works.
• Ensures construction phase plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
• Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business-critical or strategic issues referred to the Operations Director.
• To comply with company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures the timely close of Remits and final accounting requirements are understood and programmed to allow the final release of value and payment by the client.
• Provides visible safety leadership and leads the development of a Never harm culture on the frameworks.
• Leads Step-Up safety initiatives and drives a culture of feedback and reporting close-call and positive actions.
• To plan and deliver all work for the CAMS projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the agreed standard.
• Sets the overall standard in the work areas.
• To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed, and delivered for all remits.