Director [Designate] - Technical & PM (JPC-85)

Description

• Provide senior technical support to Project Managers on contracts, procurement, dispute avoidance and risk management.
• Support business development and practice management, working with the Managing Directors to grow the sector and improve efficiency, case studies and knowledge resources.
• Oversee project mobilisation and pre‑contract procedures, establishing delivery teams, procurement strategies and robust contract documentation.
• Coach and mentor staff, improving contract awareness, negotiation confidence and technical administration across Project Managers, Building Surveyors and graduates.
• Design and deliver CPD and external engagement programmes, representing the business at presentations, panels and sector initiatives.
• Manage post‑contract administration, ensuring timely, accurate instruction handling, certificates, valuations and reporting.
• Promote digital standards and BIM integration, and champion digital and AI opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Drive client engagement and service delivery, ensuring consistent quality and alignment with the organisation’s QMS.
• Lead and develop the Building Surveying function, expanding capability, technical expertise and a pipeline of future leaders.

Requirements

• Commercially aware and business development oriented, confident in building client relationships and winning work.
• Recognised authority in contract administration, procurement strategies and risk management, with experience developing procurement frameworks and documentation.
• Minimum 5 years PQE with demonstrable experience in local authority, residential and public sector projects.
• Leadership experience across multi‑disciplinary teams and client levels, with the ability to coach, develop and retain talent.
• Proven track record on refurbishment and re‑cladding projects, Project Monitor roles (New Build to Rent), Employers Agent and full contract administration from inception to completion.
• Comfortable working within and improving a quality management system and promoting consistent processes across projects.
• Quality focused with a strong understanding of BIM and its integration into workflows and document control.

Benefits

Ideal Candidate Profile

Salary: £90,000 per annum

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonus incentive.
• Pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus an additional birthday and Christmas day.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance