Project Construction Director

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets.

Worley are looking to engage a highly motivated and experienced construction expert to join the Construction Function Execution Team as a Construction Director. This role will be responsible for driving successful project outcomes at all project stages starting from Pre-FEED through to FEED, Detail Design, Execution and Commissioning for EPC/EPCM type contracts to support Worley’s continual growth in the Energy market. A successful candidate will be required to work 12 months in the Brentford office before moving to site in North Wales for the duration of the project.

You will be responsible for:

• Prioritising the safety, health, and wellbeing of ourselves and others.
• Managing and delivering the large, complex, high risk multi-million £ project.
• Supporting the Contract/Business Manager and administering the contract agreements between Worley and its Client.
• Administering the contract agreements between Worley and its subcontractors.
• Liaising with Worley Global Construction Delivery Group Directorate to leverage access to Global Best Practice.
• Implementing Company HSE Policy & Plan relating to the Project.
• Implementing best practices of Advanced Work Packaging and driving the “right to left” delivery model.
• Ensuring Execution plan gate criteria readiness and demonstration of mitigation to execution risks.
• Managing client relationships through maintaining close contact with respective Client throughout the project.
• Monitoring and controlling project performance against budget, schedule, and quality and safety requirements.
• Preparing regular project progress and cost reports.
• Identifying changes in the scope of work and ensuring appropriate change requests are current and adequate.
• Promoting quality and safety on the project in consultation with quality and safety representatives.
• Issuing directions for job close-out and securing final project acceptance and contract release from client.
• Actively participating in team selection and appointment of key positions on the project.
• Networking with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to access latest innovations in project delivery.
• Seeking opportunities for learning, development, and innovation.

You will have:

• Several years leadership experience within relevant energy or construction area.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Stakeholders both verbally & in writing.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in all commercial contracting models/risk profiles.
• Proven knowledge of managing subcontracts in the execution phase.
• Staff management experience.
• Motivational leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role or senior position in Construction Management.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction process, its implementation and management.

Desirable:

• A strong communication, networking, collaboration, and well-developed team-working skills.
• A full knowledge of project specific execution strategies.
• An ‘Incident Free’ mind-set, and be a role model for their project team.
• A proven HSSE leadership in managing and delivering large complex onshore projects.
• A full understanding of how all elements of the project scope integrate and interface with each other.
• Excellent teamwork skills, being able to collaborate with various sub-teams.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.