Senior Project Director for Large-Scale Engineering Projects

1 month ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Project Director at ENGINEERINGUK, you will lead complex construction projects and establish effective PMO and project controls services. You will set up audit and assurance frameworks/strategies and drive periodic reporting and structured governance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement PMO and project controls strategies on large-scale engineering projects.
  • Create comprehensive baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and deliver subsequent performance monitoring.
  • Manage project teams in the administration of PMO and project controls processes.
  • Support senior stakeholders in influencing long-term strategy development.
  • Mentor and develop team members to achieve personal and career goals.
Requirements
  • Experience in leading PMO and project controls on complex construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software, including MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, and RiskHive.
  • Practical application of data analytics, Power BI, and other reporting suite tools.
  • Domain expertise in providing PMO and project controls leadership in sectors like rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, or hospitals.
Desirable Qualifications
  • RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent professional membership.
  • Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Leadership experience of large, diverse teams.

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 per annum based on location and industry standards.



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