Project Director

Institute of Project Management; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in London seeks an experienced project manager to oversee major projects and lead high-performance teams. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, project, or cost management, with strong leadership and communication skills. Join us to drive innovation and maintain our reputation for excellence in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, project, or cost management.
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative teams.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and performance of major projects.
• Lead and direct a multi-cultural project team.
• Establish effective communication lines with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Job description

• Location London, England, United Kingdom

Be a part of our award-winning construction business that has delivered some of the most recognized and celebrated projects across London, from fixed-price contracting to construction management and everything in between.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the overall management and performance of major projects including planning, design, construction, programme controls and monitoring, ensuring the project is delivered to time, budget, and specification.
• Building and sustaining an integrated, multi-cultural, collaborative, and high-performance team that anticipates and responds to the needs of the organization and key stakeholders.
• Providing the leadership and strategic direction to the project in line with the innovative Mace ethos, methods of working, and best practice.
• Supporting and promoting a collaborative approach to teamwork within a large, multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder, culturally diverse project team.
• Creating and promoting clear vision, leadership, and direction for the project and steer the scheme along a path to success.
• Establishing and encouraging open, effective lines of communication with the Mace board, project team, and all stakeholders involved in the scheme.
• Maintaining and developing the reputation of Mace while protecting our position at all times.
• Accountable for attracting and retaining talented people.
• Implementing strategies for service delivery, capturing learning to promote a culture of continuous improvement and better practice.
• Contributing at leadership level, liaising, and providing support to aligned business streams.
• Contributing with fresh ideas on strategy, business planning, and service delivery that will challenge normal practice.

About You

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships, and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction, project, or cost management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.