Deputy Project Director (Construction)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale construction projects across design, pre-construction, procurement, construction and handover.
• Ensure projects meet approved quality, safety, programme, cost and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project schedules, procurement, subcontractor awards, site progress and project cashflow.
• Review designs for value engineering and constructability and oversee design coordination.
• Oversee project cost reports, progress claims, variations, subcontractor payments and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with construction laws, regulations, contractual obligations and H&S requirements.
• Manage project risks, claims, defects, handover and post-DLP rectification works.
• Provide technical and commercial support for tenders, pricing, negotiations and client presentations.
• Lead and manage the Project Management team, including Project/Senior Project Managers, Engineers, Contracts and BIM Managers.
• Oversee manpower planning, resource allocation, performance management, training and team development.
• Lead key client, design, pre-construction and internal project meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors and relevant authorities.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management.

Requirements:

• Degree in Project Management, Building/Construction, Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualification/chartership such as CIOB preferred.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction projects, preferably office new-build projects valued at £50m+.
• Strong pre-construction, design, procurement and construction experience.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, regulations, standards and contractual requirements.
• Proven experience in project planning, cost control, subcontractor management and stakeholder management.
• Experience with BIM and Conject.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and people-management skills.
• High emotional intelligence with a collaborative, proactive and safety-focused approach.

Application Details

Please state your availability, current and expected salary in the resume.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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