Project Director

at  Cairn

Discipline:
Construction & Operations
Job type:
Permanent
Job ref:
004762
Expiry date:
06 Sep 2025
Cairn has a unique opportunity for a high calibre Project Director.
The Project Director will have single point responsibility for project out-turn from preconstruction through procurement, construction and handover stages, ensuring execution of the project and the finish quality of the Product (buildings and amenity spaces) achieves best-in-class standards, in line with the Cairn market leading Brand position meeting all statutory compliance requirements.
We are looking for a passionate individual with a strong track record and industry reputation in delivering exceptional projects on time and on budget in line with our customers’ expectations.

Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

• Business Unit Lead responsibility, accountable for delivering the overall vision and strategic direction of the project in line with profitability and programme targets.
• Single point responsibility for project out-turn from preconstruction through procurement, construction and handover stages, ensuring execution of the project and the finish quality of the product (buildings and amenity spaces) achieves best-in-class standards, in line with our market leading brand position.
• Leadership and selection of the Cairn site management team responsible for construction delivery, design and commercial management of the project, and inspiring a high-performance culture within the team.
• Main point of contact for key project stakeholders including statutory authorities, adjoining landowners/neighbours and project partners.
• Engagement with Planning/Development, in-house Design and Sales and Marketing teams to refine the project design in line with market and customer expectations, during the pre-construction stage.
• Providing key inputs and oversight of the project value-engineering and financial appraisal process from pre-construction stage through construction
• Preparation of project execution plan including phasing strategy, contracting strategy, programme and risk mitigation plan, along with sign-off of the construction budget and baseline programme.
• Oversight of the performance of our supply chain subcontractors/suppliers and consultants (including ownership of key relationships), ensuring selection of the best partners to deliver optimal performance and value contribution to the project.
• Set standards of behaviour and responsibility for project teams and hold teams to account.
• Ensuring works are carried out to the required quality (BCAR), health & safety and environmental standards, and in full compliance with the Planning Permission.
• Collaboration with the Sales Director on the marketing and sales strategy of the project ensuring the highest standard of presentation of the product during the sales campaign and best-in-class service to the customer during the property handover stages.
• Championing the internal systems adoption and effectiveness onsite.
• Instil a strong safety culture and develop the capability of our project teams to take personal responsibility through strong visible leadership.
• Ensuring the necessary resources and processes are in place to ensure best practice in project controls, performance management, and project reporting.
• Implementation of Cairn best practice in project controls, performance management, and Project Reporting
• Promoting positive engagement and culture with project and project team
• Development of team and talent development the succession planning
• Embedding proactive behavioural approach toward safety and quality management
• Embracing innovation & technology
• Responsible for accurate, transparent reporting and forecasting.