Construction Project Director – UK, Ireland & Europe

Job Description

Title: Project Director - UK, Ireland & Europe

Reporting To: Managing Director

Location: Head Office

Work effectively as part of the senior management team and take a ‘whole company' perspective to managing issues
Attend Managerial meetings and present reports on their respective department
Effectively manage the department & team to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, revenue generation and profitability are maximised and continually seeking to add value to the business
Actively seek to meet and develop relationships with the relevant stakeholders, influencers and decision makers involved in such projects
In collaboration with the Commercial Department, actively seek to engage with clients and project state holders at the earliest possible opportunity
Ensure potential commercial risks are identified at the earliest possible stage and are reported back to the Board

What you will bring to the role:

Resilient, transparent, a leader, and most importantly positive and team player
Be adaptable and innovative in your approach to planning and operations
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Able to negotiate priorities and objectives to align varying viewpoints and create a unified approach
Able to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders and to build relationships across diverse groups with strong client service skills
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Able to learn, understand and apply new technologies and business process domains
Effective and proactive communication are a prerequisite

A construction related college degree or equivalent; construction science or engineering degree preferred
At least 15 years' experience of working in a senior management position, preferably in the building envelopes or roofing & cladding sectors
Knowledge in roofing, cladding and facade construction methods and practices, including safety codes and requirements
Have a proven track record of seeing projects through to their successful completion
Budget management experience and demonstrable attention to detail
Able to demonstrate financial, commercial, and business development acumen
Effective communication, supervision, and managerial skills
Must have a proven track record of managing and delivering on medium to large scale projects
Excellent people management & interpersonal skills
Must have a high level of computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft Project is a plus
Strong customers focus skills, with the ability to build relationships and networks with strategic stakeholders
Impeccable organizational skills
Strong team player
Current drivers' license
Fluent English