Project Director

The CSR Group are looking for a Project Director to join a large tier one main building contractor based out of their office in Birmingham. Reporting to the Regional Director/BU MD, the Project Director will help tender and win schemes in excess of £100m. Generally involved from tender stage, as the project lead, liaising with the Estimating team to secure the project. Thereafter with the approval of the Regional Director / Regional MD, will prepare the PEP and build the project team in preparation for the contract commencement. The Project Director will be responsible for managing the Company’s business interests, risk & delivery strategy on the contract to guide the project to Commercial success. Responsibilities: Pre-Construction Lead the Tender Team consisting of Estimator, CM, QS, other appropriate staff and external consultants as necessary Manage the production of the tender to ensure that a competitive tender is submitted in accordance with the requirements Prepare the programme, method statements, prelims and submission document Chair start-up & internal meetings, prepare the procurement strategy with the QS and Prequalification of key supply chain (early awards) Prepare a preliminary Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project Work with the SQS to prepare a prelim procurement schedule and track same Construction Arrange the start-up meeting and manage the preparation of the PEP Receive, distribute and acknowledge the letter of intent Agree commencement date, and arrange for completion of the contract documents Ensure that all aspects of quality, the Environment and progress are in accordance with the contracted requirements Assist in the selection and vetting of major subcontractors and suppliers (including HSEQS vetting) Post Construction Ensure a customer centric aftercare service is in place for the client Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client Protect the clients contractual position by ensuring that the Client & design teams are satisfied and that there is a strong relationship with future potential in place Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client  Qualifications: Working knowledge of Construction techniques, Design techniques & BIM modelling Comprehensive knowledge of Building and Health and Safety/Fire regulations Familiarity with working on complex, multi-disciplinary, technical projects Proficient in planning and prioritising daily site tasks Ability to identify, convert and deliver business development opportunities. Experience managing key accounts through their network, profile and credibility in the local market. Academic and/or professional industry related management qualification Membership of an Industry related Professional Institution – such as MCIOB or CEng MICE CVRs, PEP and Contract Management IOSH for Directors, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, Root Cause Analysis & S5 & Q10 internal workshops. Desirable Qualifications/ Training NEBSOH Cert INDNI