Project Director – Rail Infrastructure in London

Job ID: 6199Salary: 100,000 + competitive benefits packageLocation: LondonRegion: LondonWe are currently seeking a Project Director to work for a leading civil engineering contractor who operate within various sectors on major projects. As part of the further growth within this clients rail business, they are seeking a Project Director to work on a 100m per year Network Rail Framework.In this role you will oversee all Framework activities from “cradle to grave” with a delegated team of Project & Senior Project Managers leading sections of the framework.Candidate ProfileDegree Qualified in Civil Engineering or similarProfessional Chartership Status (CEng MICE) would be highly advantageousPrevious experience on high profile rail projects is essential, as well as being able to seamlessly run possession worksPrevious Director level experience leading major rail projects preferredAbility to manage a large team in a high paced environmentUnderstanding of Network Rail procedures would be advantageousRoles & Responsibilities:Maintains a close working relationship with the Programme Delivery Director and Managers within the NR client Works Delivery team.Manages a team consisting of Project Managers, Senior Site Managers, Construction Managers, Quantity Surveyors, SHESQ Advisors and Engineers.Communicates developments and significant decisions in the wider business.Responsible for effective client relationship management and provides updates to internal and external stakeholders in project/contract progress in operational area.Ensure risk assessments are created, in place and reviewed to support the safe delivery of the works.Ensures construction phase plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business critical or strategic issues referred to the Operations Director.To comply with company standards, policies and procedures.Ensures the timely close of Remits and final accounting requirements are understood and programmed to allow the final release of value and payment by the client.Provides visible safety leadership and leads the development of a Never harm culture on the frameworks.Leads Step-Up safety initiatives and drive a culture of feedback and reporting close-call and positive actions.To plan and deliver all work for the CAMS projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to the agreed standard.Sets the overall standard in the work areas.To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed and delivered for all remits.