Project Director

The Client: An independent, employee-owned business of project managers have new requirements to join their highly respected and talented teams across the business.

This consultancy was one of the first practitioners of project management when they set up nearly 50 years ago, growing to become an internationally recognised specialist in the industry. Their independence means they can act solely in the best interest of their clients, unbiased by any other discipline.

For decades, a standout culture has fuelled this consultancy’s consistent success. They are looking for intelligent, humble talent with a true passion for the industry. My client has made their mandate clear: they hire people who care about people - team players who genuinely look out for one another.

The Role: An opportunity has arisen for a Project Director to lead the Manchester office of this highly regarded construction consultancy. The position involves running the Manchester operations with support from the Regional Director.

You will be responsible for the delivery and strategic management of commissions of significant size and complexity through all phases of design, preconstruction, construction and project completion.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, fit-out, hotels, life sciences through to arts and heritage.

Job Location: Manchester

Head Count: 75+

Project Sectors: Commercial Offices, Fit-Out, Residential, Hotels, Life Sciences, Arts & Heritage

Requirements for the Project Director:

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Approximately 10+ years’ delivering project commissions (construction values in excess of £25M) through the full project life cycle in one of the listed sectors

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Extensive experience performing the role of the Contract Administrator/Employers Agent under the relevant building contracts

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Prior experience working in a client focused, consultancy-based environment or directly for commercial developer

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Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters such as procurement and managing financial elements of a project

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Advanced communicator and presenter at senior/executive client level, able to understand clients' specific needs, tailoring advice and communications as required

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Confident managing the day-to-day delivery and strategic direction of commissions

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Delegating tasks whilst meeting deadlines, ensuring work and projects are running in line with expectations

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Confident leading and managing others with a desire to focus on mentoring and developing junior talent

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Adept at problem-solving and a drive to overcome obstacles to obtain positive results for clients, exceeding expectations

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Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word etc

The benefits included in this role are:

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Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)

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Membership of discretionary profit share and bonus scheme

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£2,000 travel allowance

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26 days annual leave (increasing to 28 after five years) plus bank holidays

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Flexible/remote working available

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Generous pension scheme (11% employer contribution)

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Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

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Private medical insurance (family cover)

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£500 personal development budget

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Life assurance

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Income protection

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£200 lifestyle allowance

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Laptop / phone