Project Director (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Project Director

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0001040

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 11/06/2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.

Responsible for the overall direction, management and supervision of multi-disciplinary projects to appropriate time, cost and quality targets and provide strategic planning, leadership and support to project operations.

Oversee the successful delivery of projects to scope, target cost, quality, programme and completion encompassing design, engineering, construction, handover and commercial aspects ensuring Perfect Delivery is achieved.Implement a full risk and value engineering management process where all risks and cost savings opportunities are identified and actionedEnsure that project imperatives are clearly communicated and understood throughout the project and to others, as appropriateProvide direction, motivation and leadership to both internal staff and external consultants or contractors engaged in providing technical support activities to the projectResponsible for all safety, health, environment and quality matters including driving excellence and championing continuous improvementAdvise the project management team on project planning activities and initiatives and present recommendations and project delivery status updates to key customers and stakeholdersPrepare financial spreadsheets, summarise information and communicate results to key customers and stakeholdersLead, review and challenge project budgets and forecast to ensure a consistent, challenging but deliverable approach is adoptedDeliver all projects demonstrating a thorough understanding of associated processes and technologyDevelop and manage key customer relationships, through regular reviews of contract performance with customers, understanding and managing needs and gapsProactively deliver a quality installation to the satisfaction of our customersImplement the appropriate Morgan Sindall management, monitoring and control mechanisms, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adherence to statutory and legal requirements and manage the projects risks and opportunities in line with company proceduresBe accountable for, and deliver, high levels of performance in key areas of health and safety, environment, sustainability and quality and champion continuous improvement and best value, ensuring compliance with the quality systems which constantly support our Perfect Delivery philosophyActively seek out, drive and promote service excellence, best practice and continuous improvement initiativesManage the appropriate costs within the contracts, ensuring maximum utilisation of resourcesEnsure appropriate allocation of other (non-staffing) resourcesCoach and motivate the project team and lead by exampleEnsure inadequate team performance is recognised and handled appropriateImprove and develop mutual supplier relationshipsContinually review suppliers performance and share informationEnsure all services and installations are designed, built and certified to the required standards and that all functions are carried out in appropriate mannerEnsure that project costs are rigorously managed and expenditure is recorded accurately at all timesReview and approve project management plans, health and safety plans, environmental work package plans (WPPs), and safe method of work plans (SMOWS)Work with the business unit senior management team to deliver annual business plan objectives, plans and budgets that meet Morgan Sindall budgets and targetsImplement the business plan for rail projects, managing and reviewing performance of contracts against financial and operational targetsSeek opportunities for business growth both within and outside the existing contract baseSupport bid development as required including planning bid strategy, resourcing optimal skills sets, overseeing solution development and planning, leading negotiations and tendersEnsure efficient management of the Company's resources; employees, suppliers and subcontractorsContribute to the development of key project staff.

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalentSignificant professional experience of large scale project managementExperience on projects covering multiple site construction works and requiring the integration of several technical disciplines

Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlookGood management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of complianceExcellent organisational skills, planning and time management skill; able to manage business priorities simultaneously without compromising on standards and qualityAbility to monitor performance and intervene appropriately to ensure targets are achieved and exceededAbility to ensure standards and specifications are metAbility to grow the business through identifying and exploiting specific opportunitiesAbility to see the wider picture and how their activities impact on direction and deliveryAbility to work with senior management to set project and operational targetsExcellent negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability to make a sound business case to senior stakeholders

Estimated Remuneration: GBP £95,000 - £1,35,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)

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