Project Director

Your new company
A major design‑and‑build contractor with a strong national presence has been expanding its footprint within Birmingham's built‑environment sector. The organisation is involved in delivering large‑scale residential, student living, and mixed‑use developments, helping to reshape key parts of the city's urban landscape. Its work typically includes high‑rise accommodation, purpose‑built student facilities, and regeneration of under‑utilised city‑centre sites, reflecting Birmingham's ongoing demand for new homes and modern, sustainable living environments.

Main responsibilities

Provide a strategic link between the design department, commercial team, and site.
Produce accurate, consistent, and professional records, reports and general information.
Act as the main interface with the client and government officials.
Ensure all processes are being adhered to on a project-by-project basis.
Survey sites to mitigate problems and check viability of design.
Ensure the product meets customer expectation in relation to build and finish.
Manage and coordinate subcontract and direct labour work forces.
Provide labour costing for various projects to determine feasibility and profitability.
Customer relationship management to ensure customer satisfaction.
Supervise and coach staff as and when development is required.
Produce reports on job progress and remedials.
Any other duties as required by management.

What you'll need to succeed

A Degree / HND in a construction-related discipline would be desirable but not essential.
Previous experience of running £100M projects working for a main contractor.
Commercially aware with extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process, including design coordination, quantity surveying, procurement, programme management and Health & Safety.
A planned and proven career path in Construction Management.
Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and other regulatory matters.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Flexibility with regard to site location within the UK.
Right to work in the UK.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary (Negotiable) + much more!
What you need to do now
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