Senior Director - Project Management - Defence or Security Sectors

Job Description

Senior Director - Project Management - Defence or Security SectorsNorth WestCompetitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits packageHybrid working 3 days in the region 2 days from home.Company OverviewOur client is a global, innovative national real estate and infrastructure consultancy, with several offices in the North West who work with a variety of high calibre and long-standing clients across the defence and security sectors.They are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for their clients, helping their people to realise their potential, and doing their part to create a green, inclusive and productive world where opportunities are open to all.They offer independent advice, transforming performance to safeguard the commercial interests of their clients embarking on investment programmes across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources. They are investing heavily into bespoke technology andare ahead of the curve with digital innovation. They are now seeking a Senior Director in a Security and Defence Sector Lead role to join their Project Management team in the North West and lead a team working with the MOD the MOJ and their supply chain which consists of major private companies and governmentdepartments. The department is growing rapidly and currently has a team of 10 which they are seeking to grow.The RoleThis role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all services relating to project management across the North West of England.Main purpose of the role;* To lead and coordinate project activities, ensuring good communication and adherence to governance processes.* To understand, anticipate, inform and deliver great outcomes for their clients, every time, everywhere.* To drive exceptional delivery, health & safety, commercial, risk management and quality performance on defence projects throughout the project lifecycle.* To develop a team of Project Management professionals with a strong pipeline of work in the sector.* Lead the team of 10 and grow the business unit from circa £1 million to £2.5 million PA by attracting talent and delivering great work for a very busy set of clients. Key accountabilities;* Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.* Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.* Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project.* Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.* Advising upon the procurement of resources.* Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team as the sector lead for the region.* Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.* Managing the change control process.* Monitoring and advising upon project finances.* Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.* Preparing formal project progress and other reports.* Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.Business development to include;* Identifying opportunities to develop new business with new and existing clients.* Assisting in the production of bid documentation.* Financial management - Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilising FMS in order to monitor a projects financial status.The CandidateThe ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a consultancy or developer environment and demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.Essential experience includes;* Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification with extensive technical delivery experience in a similar is essential * Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute.* Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.* Experience of working in the defence or security sector is desirable but not essential* No need for security clearance but must be able to pass SC clearance.* Good construction/property team leadership experience is requiredOur client want their people to succeed both in work and life. To support this they promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. They are an equal opportunity employer who celebrate diversity and are committedto creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.For more information and confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones direct.