Project Director

Your experience will include providing strategic, technical, operational, commercial, financial, and managerial leadership to implement project delivery successfully. As a director, you have a background of conducting regular reviews to ensure all project activities are accountable, accurate, and meet financial deliverables, obligations and key performance metrics, specifically in relation to Health and Safety.

create and manage complex budgets and business plans relating to project development and Lifecycle.

You will lead from a policy and process perspective a large and diverse team of operational project managers, technical, support staff, and contractors, both directly and indirectly, the majority of Project Managers will report in to senior members of staff on the contracts however you will be responsible for the larger projects and ensuring consistency of delivery in line with central PMO processes . You also

As a Project Director, you will develop, track, and evaluate programmes to help achieve goals and objectives of the Central & Southwest business unit. The role will require oversight of a strong pipeline of Projects as well as delivery of Lifecycle works across a number of PFI contracts across the region.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering and securing projects at an annual value of circa £20m p.a. and Minor Works at circa £20m p.a. The aspiration of the business is to grow the turnover in these areas, whilst positively contributing to our Net Margin goals.

In this role, you will demonstrate your ability to direct an over-arching programme of projects and understand expectations from the company and other stakeholders. You also develop strategies to ensure you meet goals using set resources. Qualifications support the responsibilities of directing several concurrently programmed projects, in different geographic locations, across several clients, with a variety of different contracting methods, and involving a variety of employees and leaders.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risk, and devise mitigation measures
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel in the team
• Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with key client stakeholders
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors
• Ensuring all Health and Safety metrics are achieved and to lead on a culture of behavioural safety across the delivery unit
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Providing the leadership and strategic direction to the project in line with the Equans ethos, methods of working and best practice
• Overseeing the overall management and performance of major projects and lifecycle works including feasibility reports, funding applications, planning, design, construction, programme and commercial controls / monitoring, ensuring each project is delivered to time, budget and specification
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Plan, schedule and manage project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools, including all internal governance and project sign-off
• Building and sustaining an integrated, collaborative and high performance team that anticipates and responds to the needs of the organisation and key stakeholders

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

This role includes a DBS Enhanced check therefore ability to pass is essential.

• A Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred
• Previous experience in a similar role
• At least 10 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery in the Construction industry
• Previous experience within the FM industry
• Adherence with legislation CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022
• Previous experience in PFI
• Accreditation to relevant professional institute is preferred
• Financial acumen

Equans is looking for a Project Director to join the team covering the Midlands and the South of England on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

• Gym membership discounts
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary