United Living Infrastructure Services is looking for two new Project Directors to join its Energy division.
In this role, you will be accountable for the leadership of a defined area/market within the Business Unit, by developing and delivering a strategy for sustainable profitable growth from a strong customer base within the agreed BU sphere of operations.
Specific Responsibilities
* Supporting the delivery of the corporate and business strategy, growth and business plan for the Business Unit including geographical growth.
* Deliver the approved annual PBT targets and cash performance within the business plan agreed with the Managing Director.
* Assume Key Account responsibilities for key customers and suppliers identified within the business strategy and maintain high levels of engagement.
* Manage resources across the portfolio and contribute to successful resourcing across the wider Business ensuring upskilling and development of personnel to meet the growth of the Business Unit.
* Manage a number of Contract Managers and subsequently Project Managers to ensure the successful completion of projects against budget.
* Work alongside and provide direct support to the commercial team to ensure control of costs and to manage the P&L to agreed margins.
* Lead, manage, and support operational teams during the whole project life cycle both pre and post contract.
* Monthly reporting of portfolio progress to Director level.
* Maintain visibility across projects ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety and Quality are achieved in line with the Health, Safety & Quality Management System.
* Support for bidding strategy and pricing within the Business Unit to ensure profitable growth in line with delegated authorities for sign off.
* Champion Safety, Health, Environmental, and Sustainability performance within the Business Unit and amongst supply chain partners.
* Champion continuous improvement of delivery and professional standards in achieving Operational excellence and supply chain management.
* Develop the capability and careers of the people in their Business Unit to meet the business requirements of right quantity, right quality, right skills, right time.
* Encourage and promote innovation within Operations that supports the continual enhancement of the Business Unit performance.
* Effective team leadership and communication – managing, monitoring, and coaching line managers by being in regular contact with each area and ensuring that information is communicated throughout the Business Unit.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of leadership in senior positions running multiple work packages and creating successful teams.
* A track record of developing and delivering profitable growth in the Utilities sector.
* Proven experience of high-pressure gas schemes will be advantageous.
* Experience of large complex schemes.
* Knowledge of mechanical and civil engineering challenges.
* A proactive agent for change and innovation.
* Excellent customer-facing and networking skills.
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Tenacity in achieving objectives and deadlines.
* Passion for service excellence.
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