Project Director – Rail Infrastructure

We are currently seeking a Project Director to work for a leading civil engineering contractor who operate within various sectors on major projects. As part of the further growth within this clients rail business, they are seeking a Project Director to work on a £100m per year Network Rail Framework.

In this role you will oversee all Framework activities from “cradle to grave” with a delegated team of Project & Senior Project Managers leading sections of the framework.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
• Professional Chartership Status (CEng MICE) would be highly advantageous
• Previous experience on high profile rail projects is essential, as well as being able to seamlessly run possession works
• Previous Director level experience leading major rail projects preferred
• Ability to manage a large team in a high paced environment
• Understanding of Network Rail procedures would be advantageous

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintains a close working relationship with the Programme Delivery Director and Managers within the NR client Works Delivery team.
• Manages a team consisting of Project Managers, Senior Site Managers, Construction Managers, Quantity Surveyors, SHESQ Advisors and Engineers.
• Communicates developments and significant decisions in the wider business.
• Responsible for effective client relationship management and provides updates to internal and external stakeholders in project/contract progress in operational area.
• Ensure risk assessments are created, in place and reviewed to support the safe delivery of the works.
• Ensures construction phase plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
• Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business critical or strategic issues referred to the Operations Director.
• To comply with company standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensures the timely close of Remits and final accounting requirements are understood and programmed to allow the final release of value and payment by the client.
• Provides visible safety leadership and leads the development of a Never harm culture on the frameworks.
• Leads Step-Up safety initiatives and drive a culture of feedback and reporting close-call and positive actions.
• To plan and deliver all work for the CAMS projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to the agreed standard.
• Sets the overall standard in the work areas.
• To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed and delivered for all remits.