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Project Director

May 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Project Director

Job Title: Project Director

Location: Cardiff

Business area: Kier Construction

Contract: Permanent, full time with agile and part-time working available



At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. With full flexibility available with this opportunity, as long as you can attend an office or site visit where needed, this position can be carried from any location.



Benefits:

You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, annual bonus, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .



Key Responsibilities

Due to growth, we are recruiting for a Project Director to join our Western & Wales region to work primarily on healthcare schemes in South Wales. Within the role, you will take full responsibility for a project being up to value of £100 million, from preferred bidder stage through to on site and completion, including management of the Client, Consultants and Stakeholders, in close liaison with the Operations Manager.



Duties and responsibilities within the role will include but not be limited to:



  • Overseeing projects from inception to completion
  • Be the team leader through Outline and Final business Case
  • With the preconstruction team arrange/manage meetings with key stakeholders and Client, control and management meetings for designers, staff, and subcontractors
  • Assist the pre-construction team on all aspects of the tender but in particular to advise on methodology, best construction solution, programme, cost efficiencies and staffing.
  • Liaise with the client and their advisors and fully understand their needs and expectations.
  • Responsible for instructing and co-ordinating technical consultants during the contract period
  • Responsible for appointing, instructing, monitoring and co-ordinating Subcontractors during the contract period and maintaining relationships with the supply chain
  • To lead and oversee the implementation of the Kier Health & Safety Management System and ensure Health & Safety, Environment legislation is complied with
  • Work closely with the project commercial staff to monitor cost and achieve targets


What do we need from you?



Applicants will have the following attributes:

  • SMSTS 5-day Course
  • Expert knowledge of construction industry, be familiar with modern construction techniques, methods and Building Regulations.
  • Detailed knowledge of safety, health, and environmental assurance
  • Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence
  • Experience in a range of projects e.g., refurbishment, education, industrial (commercial), healthcare is essential
  • Experienced with and capable of being part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning
  • Commercial awareness
  • Good knowledge of NEC contract conditions and law within the Construction Industry
  • Leadership skills (plan, manage and direct people, material resources, mentoring of staff)
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .



Closing Date: 19th June 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.





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