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Project Director
Job summary
A leading service provider in the utilities sector is searching for an experienced Project Director to oversee a portfolio of operational projects. This strategic leadership role demands in-depth knowledge of the water sector and strong financial acumen. Responsibilities include managing teams, driving commercial success, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess excellent stakeholder engagement abilities and a full UK driving licence. Remote working options available, with travel expected between locations.
Benefits
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of the water and wastewater sector.
- Experience with NEC contracts and industry frameworks.
- Proven track record in senior management and project delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and commercial leadership skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities.
- Full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire regional/project managers and dispersed field teams.
- Drive commercial success and manage regional P&L performance.
- Support bids and proposals with strong value propositions.
- Deliver financial targets and implement process improvements.
- Champion innovation and digital transformation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Provide accurate performance reporting to senior leadership.
Skills
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities sector for an experienced Project Director . This is a strategic leadership role overseeing a portfolio of complex operational projects within Asset Survey & Inspection field services.
- Lead and inspire regional / project managers and dispersed field teams
- Drive commercial success and manage regional P&L performance
- Support bids and proposals with strong value propositions
- Deliver financial targets and implement process improvements
- Champion innovation and digital transformation initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
- Provide accurate performance reporting to senior leadership
- In-depth knowledge of the water and wastewater sector
- Experience with NEC contracts and industry frameworks
- Proven track record in senior management and project delivery
- Strong financial acumen and commercial leadership skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities
- Full UK driving licence
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Online GP service (24 / 7, 365 days)
- Employee assistance programme
- Retail discounts via My Rewards portal
- Life assurance & enhanced family leave
- Cycle to work scheme & salary finance options
- Reward & recognition programme
- Company car allowance
If you’re looking for a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver excellence in the utilities industry, click Apply today!
Remote working, must be able to travel from locations between Irlam and Clevedon.
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