About the role
Multiple locations Between Balfour Beatty Offices - Motherwell / Peterhead/ Western Isles - (Scotland) - Project Locations will be discussed at interview - Must be flexible to travel
Our innovative thinking shapes our industry, equipping the world for tomorrows challenges. Join our Regional Scotland team as a Project Director and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.
Reporting into the Head of Operations you will provide strategic operational management, strong leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising of engineering and supervisory resources at all levels and facilitation of strong links with other teams within and external to the project.
What you'll be doing
Through the Early Contractor Involvement Stage at multiply locations you will be responsible for the superstructure frame design/scope/interface management/logistics/supply chain selection working with the Balfour Beatty Design and Technical, Commercial and Procurement teams.
You will work with the Operations Team, Design/Engineering Team, HSEQ Team, Commercial Team, Finance Team, Head of Design & Technical Director, Head of MEP Services and Head of Commercial, Framework Manager, Account Director and Health and Safety Director to ensure successful delivery of projects.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Core
1. Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Implements improvements to systems
2. Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded
3. Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights.
4. Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. Must be SMSTS qualified
5. Excellent role model for development of junior staff and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives
6. Provision of assistance and expert knowledge to reinforce the objectives of the work winning teams
7. External envelope of large structures/buildings experience
Health Safety & Environmental
8. Understands method statements and guides others in document production
9. Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation
10. Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
11. Innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work
Engineering Control
12. Experienced in resource allocation and upskilling
13. Knowledge and experience of links between design teams and operational delivery
14. Identifies and champions lessons learned to ensure continual improvement in the business
Quality
15. Understands, implements and champions the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes involved
16. Clear understanding of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works, including management experience of the same
17. Clear understanding of the ownership of handover and experience of the process
Productivity
18. Able to analyse and offer improvement on a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software
19. Understands sub-contractor KPIs and has wide ranging experience of using them to manage performance
20. Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, including phasing and contingency planning, together with testing and handover
Commercial
21. Used to setting targets in line with budget with agreement of the Head of Commercial and Commercial Manager(s)
22. Able to produce and manage a realistic financial forecast and track progress against programme
23. Identifies elements for cost recovery from others and guides junior members of staff in maintaining project records
24. Working knowledge of the NEC and other relevant forms of contract
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
25. Proven track record in managing and leading large teams in particular major projects in challenging locations
26. Proven track record of delivering large structures/external envelope facades
27. Experienced in the recruitment and development of talent within the business, including mentoring, stretch and challenge for junior team members and ensuring clearly defined development plans are in place
28. Strong leadership and management skills, including completion of formal qualification (eg ILM).
29. Has achieved professional accreditation and undertakes extra-curricular activities to advance the profession (eg ICE, IHT, CMI, CIOB)
30. Experienced in the delivery of lean construction techniques
31. Experienced in 4D planning
32. Experienced in NEC 3 Contracts
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more