Project Director

Overview

Lead delivery of major water infrastructure & earthworks Design & Build project.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• contract management
• financial control
• team leadership
• stakeholder management
• health safety

Tasks

-Managing risk, programme, financial performance and contract obligations -Chairing progress meetings, steering reviews and collaborative workshops -Leadership of large, multi-disciplinary project teams -Ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. -Ensuring project KPIs, legacy commitments and stakeholder expectations are met -Acting as the primary point of contact with the client’s senior leadership -Promoting knowledge-sharing and feeding lessons learned into the wider business -Overseeing health, safety, wellbeing and environmental performance on site -Providing overall leadership and direction to the project team -Developing and maintaining a high-performing, multi-disciplinary project team

Requirements

• bim
• nec contracts
• chartered engineer
• water infrastructure
• major projects
• client-facing

What You Bring

The role requires a proven leader capable of driving project performance, engaging collaboratively with stakeholders, and ensuring safe and successful delivery across the full lifecycle of a multi-year Design & Build scheme. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major water infrastructure and earthworks programme on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor. This long-term project involves the design and construction of large-scale water assets, complex earthworks, highways interfaces and environmentally sensitive works. -Strong client-facing skills and experience working within complex stakeholder environments -Experience within the water infrastructure, earthworks or major infrastructure sectors. -Knowledge of BIM and CDE Applications -An accomplished senior leader with significant experience in delivering large-scale Design & Build civil engineering projects -Excellent understanding of NEC contracts, project controls and programme management -Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or similar) -Experience managing major projects (£80m–£150m+)

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Benefits

Salary: up to £130,000 -25 Days Holiday + BH -Salary up to £130,000 -Pension up to 10% match -Car allowance £7000 -Private healthcare

About Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited

-Known for its expertise in diverse sectors, Bennett & Game Recruitment delivers exceptional talent to businesses worldwide. -Specializes in sectors like Energy, Infrastructure, and Marine, placing skilled candidates in key roles globally. -Provides tailored recruitment solutions across major industries, ensuring every placement aligns with client goals. -Recognized for deep sector knowledge, particularly in niche markets like Water Resources and Utilities.

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