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Project lead/director (construction)

London
Permanent
Hays
Construction director
Posted: 14h ago
Offer description

I am working with a £Bn top tier contractor who are currently tendering for a number of Data Centre Projects in the Homes Counties. They are looking for a Project Lead to Manage and support the Construction aspects of the Tender and Precon stage through Delivery to Hand Over.
You will be heading up the Build team and Construction phases liaising with the M&E division who will take responsibility for M&E/HVAC etc so should have strong Build experience on projects over £100M+ and a good understanding of interfacing with large M&E packages.

You will be managing a small growing team and pipeline of work, offering a great opportunity to lead & influence the success of the business.

You will:
* Work closely with Commercial and Design Teams with procurement and budget, helping to develop scopes for tender packages, reviewing tender submissions and involvement with sub-contractor selection.
* Be responsible for Precon involved in setting up the project through PCSA from RIBA Stage 4 onwards coordinating with Design Managers.
* Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence through your leadership of Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project.
* Building and sustaining an integrated, collaborative and high-performance.
* Provide a strategic link between the design, commercial team, and site.
* Perform Pre-Construction duties, including development of Construction Management Plans and obtaining all necessary pre-commencement permits and agreements.
* Monitor & support the PM in Managing and coordinate sub-contractors.
* Produce reports on job progress both internally and to the Client.
* Work closely with the Planning team to Develop, implement and manage programmes of works for all aspects of the Project.
* Risk Management, including development and implementation of a Project Risk Register.
* Ensuring Projects are managed strictly in accordance with the company's Health & Safety Management system.

You will have:
* Proven track record delivering building projects worth £100M+ with a top tier contractor.
* Strong understanding of complex programme/schedules including Build and large M&E/Critical Infrastructure packages. This should include at least one Data Centre.
* Experienced in leading teams and projects during, Tender, Precon and Delivery phase.
* Degree or equivalent.

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