Would you be interested in working for one of the World’s most successful and respected Materials Handling organisations taking the “lead” on one of the UK’s largest Capital Expenditure Projects for industrial applications?
*Are you an experienced Project Director with experience of running entire projects within the Oil & Gas, Rail, Construction, Nuclear, Utilities and/or Automation sectors?
*Do you enjoy and have the drive and determination to turn projects around and make their success a reality?
If the answer is yes, we would be keen to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now!
The Opportunity
Our Client; a well-recognised and respected Materials Handling company who are among the world's largest suppliers of Automated Warehouse and Materials Handling solutions are now actively seeking an experienced Project Director on a permanent basis. Ideally Midlands based, this is a hybrid position and you will be eligible for a negotiable (albeit dependent on relevant experience) basic salary, together with a full flexible benefits package, to include a company car or car allowance and 10% bonus.
As the Project Director, you will have the responsibility for leading and executing an individual or multiple large projects; for different customers across several sites simultaneously through to the end of the warranty period, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, to the agreed scope and meet the customers’ agreed specification and company quality expectations.
For this position, we are seeking a diligent and experienced project management professional with proven experience in leading large-scale capital expenditure projects within a similar industrial environment (e.g. Oil & Gas, Rail, Construction, Nuclear, Utilities, or Automation).
Your key duties and responsibilities will be:
Direct responsibility for a team of Project Managers.
To champion Health and Safety onsite and across the organisation. Support the entire project organisation to maintain a safe working environment.
Maintaining a high level of financial forecast accuracy driving the best possible financial results for the business.Detailed duties and responsibilities will be:
Issue weekly and monthly reports to inform the Company of progress against budget and programme, listing any cost variations, updated payment schedules and focusing on recording risks and opportunities with relevant risk mitigation plans.
Ensure key quality gates are completed by the required date and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain good control over the cost development of the contract and give accurate predictions of over or under-spending.
Deal with the customer on all contractual matters, including claim management with office support as necessary.
Maintain and implement an up-to-date project schedule.
Produce invoice schedules and ensure that the customer is correctly invoiced.
Co-ordinate the collation of appropriate handover documentation that enables the customer to safely operate and maintain the solution we’re providing.
Ensure complete compliance with all site rules and regulations; Company, Customer, Principal Contractor as appropriate.
Management and coordination of all personnel on site including sub-contractors.
Production of RAMS, issue Health and Safety Policy, issue hazard and risk analysis, compliance with CDM and any other regulations with office support.
Assist during the selling stage, usually when the contract is close to being awarded.
Assist in the preparation of detailed specifications, clarification of the customers’ requirements, and defining the scope of supply.
Ensure detailed test and commissioning plans are generated.
Overall coordination of delivery of all materials to the site.You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Should ideally be educated to Degree level in a technical engineering field or similar discipline, although plenty of relevant experience will also be considered.
A PMP, Prince 2 or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable.
You should be a highly experienced Project Director who is capable of delivering large capital projects.
You should demonstrate excellent leadership skills in both leading teams and large capital projects.
You will be experienced in successfully leading and delivering projects within a similar industrial sector (i.e., Oil & Gas, Rail, Construction, Nuclear, Utilities, or Automation).
Excellent Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.It’s great if you also have the following:
A PMP, Prince 2 or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable.This position is available with immediate effect.
If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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