Full job descriptionProject DirectorWe are seeking experienced Project Director to join our Defence sector team to lead our service within Central Scotland. Within this role you will Lead multi-disciplinary design services within a regulated environment. You will be joining a team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.
About Us
AECOM Buildings & Places is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in Commercial, Residential, Hospitality, Sports Venues, Work Places, Education, Healthcare, Government and Defence.
Job Responsibilities
As Project Director, you will be expected to lead a team to successfully manage and deliver capital investment projects. You will be overall responsible for the day to day management of projects, inclusive of; contract administration, client management, management of the wider project team and project finances. You will be required to positively engage with the construction and design team and work collaboratively to mitigate risks, avoid claims and disputes whilst maintaining meticulous records to allow you to quickly respond to issues arising and from an informed and balanced opinion having due regard to the building contract.
This role involves providing project management support during all stages of the project delivery lifecycle from option studies, option development, design development and continued stakeholder engagement and compliance with the client’s project governance requirements. All projects are Procured under NEC contract. You will be overall responsible for the the compliant management of our appointments inclusive of change control and internal governance.
You will have a strong professional network and will enjoy being active/attending industry events within the region. You may also be required to undertake Line Management responsibilities, where you will thrive from motivating and mentoring members of your team.
Key Skills
*Project leadership, including stakeholder, schedule and contract management
*Develop strong collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders and members of the multi-disciplinary project team
*Manage the efficient delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards
*Support the co-ordination and sign-off of all management information produced by the project management team prior to issue
Qualifications
*Good working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts or similar, and commercial awareness
*Professional Qualified – ideally Project Management/Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying Degree
*Chartered Status with the RICS, CIOB, APM, RIBA, ICE or other equivalent institution
*Collaborative management skills
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*Specific industry and project experience for Government Sector (including UK MOD)
*Flexibility to work at sites across the UK (including UK MOD sites requiring SC Security Clearance)
*Flexibility to deploy for short duration International visits (including UK MOD Overseas Operational Theatres)
*Valid UK driving license
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