Project Director

Project Director - Leading FM Provider - Kent based - up to 110k plus package

One of our key clients, a leader in the provision of hard services across commercial environments, is currently looking to recruit a Project Director to join their award winning business.

This senior level role will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to deliver projects for a key client across a number of commercial properties.

The role will also be responsible for managing customer and client relationships and driving strategy, making sure the clients expectations are met and exceeded.

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Strategically drive best-in-class operational performance and resource projects appropriately to build capability and performance across teams.
• Develop and implement project management strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency, quality, and profitability across all projects.
• Promote and demonstrate visible leadership in adherence to the company Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Full accountable for project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and ensuring projects achieve commercial targets and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers.
• Manage contractual issues arising with customers and the supply chain.
• Actively contribute to business growth and strategic planning.

• Fully electrically or mechanically qualified with a strong understanding of the hard services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of M&E systems, building regulations, health & safety legislation, and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of project delivery in hard facilities management within local authorities and government markets.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with contract negotiation, financial management, and P&L responsibility.
• Experience of running complex capital and life-cycle works.
• Relevant industry Health & Safety management qualifications.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop large project teams and support succession planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Impeccable organisational and time management skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.