Project Director Construction Consultancy

Description

A specialist project management consultancy operating across the Midlands and North is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead major public-sector infrastructure and built-environment schemes. The successful Project Director will focus on the critical pre-contract and governance stages, bringing structure, pace and clear direction to complex projects. This Project Director position would suit an established professional with strong local-authority experience.

The Project Director will act as a senior client contact, managing commercial performance, governance and multidisciplinary project teams. As Project Director, they will establish robust reporting and decision-making structures while coordinating public authorities, consultants and delivery partners. The successful Project Director will ensure projects are commercially sound, properly structured and ready for successful delivery.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Project Director's role

The Project Director will lead major infrastructure, regeneration and built-environment projects through planning, design, procurement and pre-contract activity.

Responsibilities will include establishing project governance, controls, programmes and reporting procedures. The Project Director will manage senior stakeholders across local authorities, client departments and consultant teams while providing strategic technical direction.

The role will also involve overseeing risk, assurance, commercial management and project set-up. The successful candidate will coordinate input from specialists, challenge project performance and ensure decisions are made clearly and efficiently.

The Project Director

The successful Project Director will have:

Significant consultancy experience leading public-sector infrastructure or built-environment projectsStrong experience working with councils or local authoritiesExtensive pre-contract, governance and project set-up experienceA degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Regeneration or a related disciplineMRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, CEng or another relevant professional qualificationKnowledge of planning, design, procurement and construction processesUnderstanding of NEC, ICC and JCT contractsStrong commercial, leadership and stakeholder-management skillsExperience managing multidisciplinary teams

In Return?

The Project Director will receive:

80,000- 90,000 Management bonus schemeEnhanced company pensionPrivate health insurance and life assurance25 days' holiday, loyalty days and bank holidaysHoliday buying and selling schemeProfessional development and trainingEnhanced family leave and wellbeing supportPaid volunteering daysRetail, restaurant and gym discounts

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