Project Director- Europe

SISK Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisk Group is seeking a Project Director to lead the onsite construction of major contracts, primarily based in Dublin and Europe. You will drive pre-construction and tender activities, assemble high-performing teams, and steer commercial strategy to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role reports to the Regional MD, coordinating with estimating and design to ensure successful contract execution, risk mitigation, and client satisfaction across complex multi-disciplinary ventures.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major contract projects of high value.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage pre-construction and construction phases with focus on commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tender Team to produce competitive tenders in accordance with requirements (Pre-Construction).
• Chair start-up and internal meetings; develop procurement strategy with QS.
• Oversee PEP and build project team for contract commencement.
• Manage cost, risk, and commercial reporting; drive zero incidents and quality standards.
• Coordinate with client, stakeholders, and supply chain to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor programme progress, claims, extensions of time, and final account processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Cost control

Contract management

BIM

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Tendering

Negotiation

Scheduling

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil/Construction

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Autodesk BIM 360

Job description

We are seeking a Project Director for our expanding business either based in Dublin Uk and Europe .

Reporting to the Regional Director/BU MD, the Project Director has overall responsibility for the management and onsite construction of major/complex contracts of values typically in excess of £60m. Generally involved from tender stage, as the project lead, liaising with the Estimating team to secure the project. Thereafter with the approval of the Regional Director / Regional MD, will prepare the PEP and build the project team in preparation for the contract commencement. The Project Director will be responsible for managing the Company’s business interests, risk & delivery strategy on the contract to guide the project to Commercial success.

Pre-Construction

• Lead the Tender Team consisting of Estimator, CM, QS, other appropriate staff and external consultants as necessary
• Manage the production of the tender to ensure that a competitive tender is submitted in accordance with the requirements
• Prepare the programme, method statements, prelims and submission document
• Chair start-up & internal meetings, prepare the procurement strategy with the QS and Prequalification of key supply chain (early awards)
• Prepare a preliminary Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project
• Work with the SQS to prepare a prelim procurement schedule and track same
• Ensure that a robust Health, Safety & Environmental plan is prepared and the temporary register has commenced
• Agree site layout, logistics and organise implementation of same in accordance with company guidelines
• Advise statutory authorities & key stakeholders of site start date
• Agree employee resource plan with the Regional Director
• Responsible for setting the design strategy, including BIM, DRM, and scope of novated services (If part of project scope)

Construction

• Arrange the start-up meeting and manage the preparation of the PEP
• Receive, distribute and acknowledge the letter of intent
• Agree commencement date, and arrange for completion of the contract documents
• Ensure that all aspects of quality, the Environment and progress are in accordance with the contracted requirements
• Assist in the selection and vetting of major S/Cs and suppliers (including HSEQS vetting)
• Manage S/C including S/C progress meetings and S/C pre-order meetings
• Manage employee resources, including cover for site when staff are on annual leave or training
• Chair Internal Team Meetings/attend and chair Subcontractor meetings
• Manage Prelims in accordance with PEP and prepare applications for extension of time with SQS/QS
• Review constructability and identify methods of execution with commercial or programme advantage where possible
• Monitor overall site progress against programme (PEP). Agree programmes with subcontractors and monitor progress with the SM
• Monitor cost, risk, administrative procedures and company correspondence
• Lead the project team, supply chain principals and clients, in the relentless strive for Zero Incidents, Zero Injuries and quality standards.
• Communicate with BU MD/Regional Managers and advise the contract team of any potential legal, IR, safety, environmental, technical or construction items as required
• Monitor interim accounts and payments with QS and ACCS, progress and profitability of the contract and report with the contract team at the monthly cost meetings. Monitor with QS Final Account and Loss and Expense negotiations. Apply cost-benefit analysis to all activities, estimates and forecasts overall costs.
• Co-ordinate the production of the monthly CVR reports, with the commercial and Design manager and prepare/advise on forward strategy.
• Identify any potential issue which may lead to additional costs or delays and plan for recovery
• Ensure that internal control meetings are held at regular intervals
• Ensure procurement of all relevant certificates including Practical Completion, Partial Possession where applicable, Making Good Defects and Final Certificate
• Monitor post contract service during defects liability period & retain responsibility for any matter in connection with the project after the issue of the final certificate
• Strategic Management of the client and any key stakeholders involved in the project, including communicating potential business development opportunities
• Ultimate management of the Project team - mentor and develop staff and ensure competency of individuals carrying out delegated duties
• Ensures that the Sisk team is cohesive, communicates well together and operates as a single unit, in line with Sisk core vision and values.
• Mentor, appraise and measure performance of all direct reporting staff and drive actions/activities identified in the individual’s development plan

Post Construction

• Ensure a customer centric aftercare service is in place for the client
• Ensure any post-handover commissioning adjustments are made
• Support the SQS in the preparation of any loss and expense applications and in the provision of information for Final Accounts
• Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
• Protect Sisk’s contractual position by ensuring that the Client & design teams are satisfied and that there is a strong relationship with future potential in place
• Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client
• Typically 15 years’ experience in construction with similar national contracting organisations
• In depth understanding of the market in which the company operates, including an awareness of competitors and new initiatives
• Proven finance control/reporting ability
• Working knowledge of Construction techniques, Design techniques & BIM modelling
• Comprehensive knowledge of Building and Health and Safety/Fire regulations
• Familiarity with working on complex, multi-disciplinary, technical projects
• Proficient in planning and prioritising daily site tasks
• Commercially proficient
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the trades required on site, the codes of practice relating to them and the requirements for them, to be able to carry out required works
• Delivery focused and driver of performance
• Good Communication skills
• Strategic Risk Management
• Ability to hold people to account in terms of implementing Sisk Zero philosophy
• Ability to identify, convert and deliver business development opportunities.
• Experience managing key accounts through their network, profile and credibility in the local market.
• Academic and/or professional industry related management qualification
• Membership of an Industry related Professional Institution - such as MCIOB or CEng MICE
• CVRs, PEP and Contract Management
• IOSH for Directors, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, Root Cause Analysis & S5 & Q10 internal workshops.

Desirable Qualifications/ Training

• NEBSOH Cert
• Salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

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