Project Director

Associate Director
Edinburgh
£70,000 - £75,000

My client is an internationally known multi disciplinary construction consultancy. Due to the team having two members of staff retire, my client is looking to add to their successful Project Management team with the appointment of an Associate Director to their Edinburgh office.

Responsibilities of the Associate Director

• Providing key technical and cost/commercial advice to clients across a variety of sectors
• General line management responsibilities are effectively discharged and the project management team is led effectively
• Managing key client accounts and winning new business through organic growth and referral opportunities including cross selling opportunities
• Full compliance with all policies, legislation, regulations and procedures
• Reporting regularly to key stakeholders including internal teams, appointed technical partners and the client
• To take ownership for the successful delivery of projects; giving leadership and direction to the team, managing design teams, effectively communicating with all parties, identify and manage the risks, planning and progress monitoring, development of appropriate project controls
• Management of tender documents, appraisals and negotiations
• Contribute to the overall and operational management
• Monitoring and controlling changes / variations following approval by the client
• Provide effective line management to Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Graduates

Requirements of the Associate Director

• Minimum of 10 years PQE
• Experience as a Senior Project Manager as a minimum
• Full member of an appropriate professional institution (CIOB,APM,RICS)
• Commercial experience is essential along with a proven track record of winning and retaining new clients
• Pre and Post Contract knowledge
• Track record of delivering or advising on complex construction and development works

On offer for the Associate Director

• A salary of £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, medical insurance, pension, 25 days annual leave + Public
• Autonomy within the role when dealing with clients/projects

What happens next?

On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with.