Senior Project Director - £150m Manufacturing Facility

O'Neill & Brennan; Lenham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the £150m manufacturing facility project in Kent, from PCSA through handover. You will provide strategic leadership, coordinate client, design team, supply chain and internal teams, ensuring safety, quality and programme delivery.

The role requires senior construction leadership, a strong engineering-led background, and a track record delivering projects above £100m for Tier 1 contractors; pre-construction expertise and

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating at Project Director / Senior Project Director level.
• Background in engineering, construction management or related technical discipline.
• Proven track record delivering projects in excess of £100m.
• Experience delivering technically complex industrial/manufacturing facilities.
• Strong pre-construction and PCSA experience.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and programme management skills.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the project team.
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of the £150m manufacturing facility.
• Lead the project through the PCSA/pre-construction phase and into main works.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Establish and drive project strategy, programme and delivery objectives.
• Oversee commercial performance, cost control and financial reporting.
• Ensure robust management of programme, risk, quality and procurement.
• Lead the design management process and coordinate technical requirements.
• Oversee the appointment and management of key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide clear leadership to senior project and construction management teams.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure effective governance, reporting and performance management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive a collaborative culture across the project team and wider supply chain.
• Lead the project through commissioning, completion and final handover.

Skills

Senior construction leadership

Engineering background

Delivery of large projects

Client-facing skills

Pre-construction/PCSA experience

Job description

O'Neill & Brennan is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the £150m manufacturing facility project in Kent, from PCSA through handover. You will provide strategic leadership, coordinate client, design team, supply chain and internal teams, ensuring safety, quality and programme delivery.

The role requires senior construction leadership, a strong engineering-led background, and a track record delivering projects above £100m for Tier 1 contractors; pre-construction expertise and