Project Director

NG Bailey Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Project Director to deliver key projects in the regulated sector, particularly on nuclear sites. This role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of preconstruction and project delivery processes, and the ability to build long-term client relationships. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage project risks, and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.

Benefits

Car/Travel allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including Gym Memberships and Travel Insurance

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable building services experience in the regulated sector delivering projects on nuclear sites.
• Ability to gain Security Clearance.
• Experience from an Apprentice/Graduate programme in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from precon/design stages through to execution.
• Manage project risks and opportunities effectively.
• Provide leadership and direction for the project team.
• Conduct contract reviews and maintain stakeholder communication.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Health and safety leadership

Project risk management

Leadership and team management

Building services experience

Preconstruction and delivery experience

Education

Engineering background (M&E)

Job description

Project Director

Derby

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance/Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Director to join our team in Derby to deliver a key project framework for the UK in the local area. This framework could last a number of years and will form long-term client relationships that will feed into the wider business.

We are looking for someone who can lead large phases of projects at a time from precon/design stages through to delivery and have experience in the regulated sector, ideally with the ability to obtain security clearance.

What we’re looking for

• Drive health and safety leadership throughout the project.
• Lead pre-commencement activities in conjunction with the pre-construction manager. Ensure the team carry out an effective review of scope of works, including installation methods, to ensure the precise provision of customer requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring these are commercially mitigated or enhanced.
• Lead the team to effectively manage the appointed specialist sub-contractors.
• Provide engaging and authentic leadership in all aspects of your role. Provide clear direction and leadership for the project delivery, offer guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team.
• Deliver business strategy by gaining involvement in company initiatives and communications.
• Lead contract reviews, to deliver high quality, succinct and relevant management information to all stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the commercial director, prepare and update business plans and local management accounts.
• Maintain clear direction and leadership to drive the safe and successful completion of the project, within agreed timescales and agreed budgets.
• Build a respected and valued reputation that develops positive long-term relationships with esteemed customers.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable building services experience in the regulated sector delivering projects on nuclear sites.

• Preconstruction and delivery experience with the ability to gain Security Clearance
• From an Engineering background (M&E), starting in a trade of from an Apprentice/Graduate programme, ideally
• Ability to work through design, development, delivery plan, cost profile and delivery

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.Some of what you can expect includes:

• Car/Travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.