Job Title : Project Director
Reports To : Operations Director
Business Unit : Construction
Office Location : Reading
Project Location : Bognor Regis (Main working location)
Why ISG
Our people are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to fostering a culture that inspires, supports and encourages our people to build something special. Our success as a business relies on our people who work across our sites, operational teams and enabling departments, and through their hard work, commitment and talent, play their role in ISG achieving our vision to deliver places for people and businesses to thrive.
The Role
To deliver a quality service and product to our clients in line with the project goals by working with the project team and applying ISG culture, systems and procedures. Specifically, to manage the building services engineering design / installation process and to minimise risks associated with this to the project and to the company.
Key Accountabilities
Winning Work :
- From a project basis and working closely with Sales & Marketing, identify and develop long-term relationships to grow the business, profitably.
- Select, with divisional leadership, appropriate skills to prepare and lead proposals and presentations to win projects.
- Ensure that bid teams are fully briefed and also debriefed, sharing learning and feedback with the team and divisional leadership.
Effective Resourcing :
Plan skill requirements for assigned projects, managing and personally working with the project teams to recruit and select quality employees within budget and headcount (permanent and where necessary, agency or freelance), adhering to company recruitment and selection processes and agency preferred suppliers.Proactively transfer resourcing skills to project leadership staff.Ensure continuity of resourcing for assigned projects.Project Set-up and Close-Out :
Direct timely, quality and cost efficient set up for all assigned projects, ensuring that meeting and reporting documentation and schedules are implemented from the outset and are in accordance with company Best Practice.Ensure set-up is linked to close-out in terms of establishing quality processes, problem resolution and snagging with focus on alignment of cost, scope and timescale from project start-up.Provide support and direction to ensure timely and efficient close-out.Oversee focus on client satisfaction in line with cost, scope and timescales.Best Practice Health & Safety :
Proactively monitor project health & safety processes, culture and behaviours, ensuring compliance with the Safety Management System and personally attending any serious incidents.Represent assigned projects at divisional H&S meetings.Promote H&S education to / with trade suppliers, working proactively to identify appropriate H&S initiatives to raise awareness and avoid complacency at all times.Quality Project Reporting :
Take an active part in the monthly divisional project reporting process ensuring that reliable and accurate information is provided on which to base his Board Report. Through the monthly reporting process and other feedback, identify and address potential problem areas, ensuring that client reporting is accurate and appropriate.Effective Risk Management :
Proactively manage and monitor programmes, change process and financial reporting for assigned projects to ensure commercial and relationship risk avoidance and management.Establish and maintain regular project team meetings that include risk assessment and management as key agenda items.Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and client professional teams for all assigned projects, conducting “Fireside chats”, as required and personally troubleshooting as necessary.Develop and maintain positive relationships with owners and directors of supply chain organisations and suppliers of all assigned projects, attending divisional trade contractor meetings and providing support in effective management of supply chain.Transfer learning gained from your role on the Quality Audit panel to assigned projects.Effective People Management :
Manage project construction teams in line with the values and culture of ISG.Provide effective feedback to project teams and individuals.Act promptly and positively to address performance or behaviour issues as and when they arise, utilising the support of HR.Provide input to individual's PDPs as required.Skills & Experience
Experience of delivering several large projects.Experience in all forms of contract.Relationships with clients / consultants and suppliers which will raise the profile of the business and lead to new opportunities.Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential.Ability to multi-task.Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail.Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead.Attitude : characterised by enthusiasm, commitment to personal and divisional success.Values : the person must understand the values of ISG (outlined below) and respond positively.Commercial awareness : understanding and ability to make profit whilst retaining relationships and company values.Quality driven; demonstrates attitude and experience of delivery projects based on quality, attention to detail and client satisfaction.ISG Values
All our employees must be committed to acting in line with our core values. These are the guiding principles that determine our actions and behaviours at ISG :
Dream Smart – We encourage new thinking and bold ideas backed by knowledge, sound decision and first rate implementation.Speak Frankly – We value clarity and honesty and we are open and straight forward in all our dealings. We never shy away from tough conversations.Always Care – We take pride in the quality of our work and demonstrate respect and care for the wellbeing and health & safety of our customers, our people, and our world.Never Stop Learning – We encourage and reward great ideas. We constantly strive to improve by seeking new knowledge and skills.Your Benefits
Join us and you'll find a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities. We see this as a key part of our success because it means we can be agile and innovative to meet constantly changing business needs, now and for the future. That's why we'll ensure you continue developing, so you're always prepared for what's next.
Competitive SalaryCar allowancePrivate Health CareGP ServiceElectric car schemeCar allowanceHoliday, plus a You dayPensionGenerous Maternity of 9 months and Paternity leave of 8 weeks, full payMonthly wellbeing allowanceOpportunities to grow and developLI-MO1
