Project Director

The Company

Our client is a leading UK based construction and engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, complex projects across a wide range of sectors, including residential, education, healthcare, and industrial. With more than 100 years of experience, they are dedicated to offering innovative solutions, outstanding service, and sustainable outcomes. Their shining recommendations and growth is shown through the many accreditations and construction industry awards.

The Project

As a highly experienced Project Director, you will lead the delivery of a £70m new build high-rise residential development based in West Yorkshire. You will oversee the project from conception to completion, interacting with both internal stakeholders and the client. You must be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results and ensure the project is delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

• An extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working in a Project Director or equivalent position on large scale projects
• Experience of working with a leading construction contractor delivering various core sector projects including residential and commercial developments
• Proven industry and leadership expertise with vast experience leading a construction team on a similar size project

Additional skills;

• IT skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Effective time management
• Quality & Risk management
• Superb negotiation capabilities
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Understanding of construction laws and regulations
• In depth understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail
• A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques

The Role

• Job Title: Project Director
• Job Type: Permanent
• Project: £70m New build high-rise residential development
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Reporting to: Operations Manager

Duties

• Chair regular meetings
• Develop and manage project budgets
• Carry out health and safety procedures
• Supporting and leading the project team
• Foster a collaborative and positive working environment
• Assemble project team and assign tasks to team member
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members
• Monitor progress of project team by holding reviews regularly
• Monitor and control project costs throughout the construction process
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues
• Conduct inspections to verify work quality and compliance with specifications
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure that all parties involved in the project adhere to contract terms and conditions
• Make certain all employees under your control develop and progress within the business
• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure construction standards are met
• Planning and overall control of all site operations to ensure that the project targets are achieved
• Impose strict snagging, handover and aftercare measures to achieve zero defects upon completion
• Organising and overseeing the site team and all construction procedures to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor and control of sub-contractors on site and developing subcontractor relationships to ensure the successful delivery of the project
• Working closely with and reporting to Operations Director Provide to provide regular updates on project status, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and solutions
• Work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and client representatives to establish clear communication channels and foster collaboration requirements

This is a permanent position with an excellent salary and benefits package on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Emily O'Grady - Executive Senior Resourcer at Caval on 0113 203 1245

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