Project Director- Europe

Description

• Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
• Prepare the programme, method statements, prelims and submission document
• Advise statutory authorities & key stakeholders of site start date
• Mentor, appraise and measure performance of all direct reporting staff and drive actions/activities identified in the individual’s development plan
• Identify any potential issue which may lead to additional costs or delays and plan for recovery
• Ensure a customer centric aftercare service is in place for the client
• Ensures that the Sisk team is cohesive, communicates well together and operates as a single unit, in line with Sisk core vision and values.
• Ultimate management of the Project team – mentor and develop staff and ensure competency of individuals carrying out delegated duties
• Agree commencement date, and arrange for completion of the contract documents
• Co-ordinate the production of the monthly CVR reports, with the commercial and Design manager and prepare/advise on forward strategy.
• Ensure procurement of all relevant certificates including Practical Completion, Partial Possession where applicable, Making Good Defects and Final Certificate
• Chair start-up & internal meetings, prepare the procurement strategy with the QS and Prequalification of key supply chain (early awards)
• Lead the project team, supply chain principals and clients, in the relentless strive for Zero Incidents, Zero Injuries and quality standards.
• Monitor overall site progress against programme (PEP). Agree programmes with subcontractors and monitor progress with the SM
• Lead the Tender Team consisting of Estimator, CM, QS, other appropriate staff and external consultants as necessary
• Strategic Management of the client and any key stakeholders involved in the project, including communicating potential business development opportunities
• Manage the production of the tender to ensure that a competitive tender is submitted in accordance with the requirements
• 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
• 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
• Manage employee resources, including cover for site when staff are on annual leave or training
• Ensure that internal control meetings are held at regular intervals
• Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client
• Responsible for setting the design strategy, including BIM, DRM, and scope of novated services (If part of project scope)
• 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
• Support the SQS in the preparation of any loss and expense applications and in the provision of information for Final Accounts
• 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.
• Prepare a preliminary Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project
• Manage S/C including S/C progress meetings and S/C pre-order meetings
• Assist in the selection and vetting of major S/Cs and suppliers (including HSEQS vetting)
• Ensure that all aspects of quality, the Environment and progress are in accordance with the contracted requirements
• Agree site layout, logistics and organise implementation of same in accordance with company guidelines
• Agree employee resource plan with the Regional Director
• Manage Prelims in accordance with PEP and prepare applications for extension of time with SQS/QS
• Communicate with BU MD/Regional Managers and advise the contract team of any potential legal, IR, safety, environmental, technical or construction items as required
• Chair Internal Team Meetings/attend and chair Subcontractor meetings
• Receive, distribute and acknowledge the letter of intent
• Ensure any post-handover commissioning adjustments are made
• Arrange the start-up meeting and manage the preparation of the PEP
• Review constructability and identify methods of execution with commercial or programme advantage where possible
• Monitor cost, risk, administrative procedures and company correspondence

Requirements

• IOSH for Directors, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, Root Cause Analysis & S5 & Q10 internal workshops.
• 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
• Familiarity with working on complex, multi-disciplinary, technical projects
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to hold people to account in terms of implementing Sisk Zero philosophy
• NEBSOH Cert
• Delivery focused and driver of performance
• Typically 15 years’ experience in construction with similar national contracting organisations
• CVRs, PEP and Contract Management
• Comprehensive knowledge of Building and Health and Safety/Fire regulations
• Proficient in planning and prioritising daily site tasks
• Ability to identify, convert and deliver business development opportunities.
• Working knowledge of Construction techniques, Design techniques & BIM modelling
• Membership of an Industry related Professional Institution - such as MCIOB or CEng MICE
• Academic and/or professional industry related management qualification
• Proven finance control/reporting ability
• Experience managing key accounts through their network, profile and credibility in the local market.
• Commercially proficient

Benefits

• Professional and Educational development
• Competitive Salary with yearly increase
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible and remote working
• Death in service – life assurance
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Travel expenses
• Competitive mileage rate

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance