United Living Infrastructure Services is looking for two new Project Directors to join its Energy division.
In this role you will be accountable for for the leadership of a defined area/market within the Business Unit by developing and delivering a strategy for sustainable profitable growth from a strong customer base within the agreed BU sphere of operations.
Specific Responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of the corporate and business strategy growth and business plan for the Business unit including geographical growth.
- Deliver the approved annual PBT targets and cash performance within the business plan agreed with Managing Director.
- Assume Key Account responsibilities for key customers and suppliers identified within the business strategy and maintain high levels of engagement.
- Manage resource across the portfolio and contribute to successful resourcing across the wider Business ensuring upskilling and development of personnel to meet the growth of the Business Unit.
- Manage a number of Contract Managers and subsequently Project Managers to ensure the successful completion of projects against budget.
- Work alongside and provide direct support to the commercial team to ensure control of costs and to manage the P&L to agreed margins.
- To lead manage and support operational teams during the whole project life cycle both pre and post contract.
- Monthly reporting of portfolio progress to Director level.
- Maintain visibility across projects ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety and Quality are achieved in line with the Health Safety & Quality Management System.
- Support for bidding strategy and pricing within the Business unit to ensure profitable growth in line with delegated authorities for sign off.
- Champion Safety Health Environmental and Sustainability performance within the Business Unit and amongst supply chain partners
- Champion continuous improvement of delivery and professional standards in achieving Operational excellence and supply chain management.
- Develop the capability and careers of the people in their Business Unit to meet the business requirements of right quantity right quality right skills right time.
- To encourage and promote innovation within Operations that supports the continual enhancement of the Business Unit performance.
- Effective team leadership and communication managing monitoring and coaching line managers by being in regular contact with each area and ensuring that information is communicated throughout the business unit.
Qualifications :
- Proven track record of leadership in senior position running multiple work packages and creating successful teams
- A track record of developing and delivering profitable growth in the Utilities sector.
- Proven experience of highpressure gas schemes will be advantageous.
- Experience of large complex schemes.
- Knowledge of mechanical and civil engineering challenges.
- A proactive agent for change and innovation
- Excellent customer facing and networking skills
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Tenacity in achieving objectives and deadlines
- Passion for service excellence
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime