Project Director

About the Opportunity

Project Director, Oxford, UK

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Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life-changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading-edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realize their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Scope Of The Role

Reporting to the BU Management and Operations Manager, this person will be a self-starter working on their initiative. They will be responsible for the management and coordination of all aspects of the Project as they relate to the project scope of work with an approximate value of €70M to €180m. Leading and managing the Project Team and interfacing with the Client Team, this person will set clear direction and expectations for the Safe, on time, on budget delivery of the fully integrated build. The core project management team, of which you are a key part, will create the vision; provide leadership; set targets; create processes and procedures; manage the Quality and ensure adherence to all EHS requirements across all projects.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Schedule and chair meetings with your team, the Design team, and the Client
• Follow up and ensure a timely closeout of any outstanding items
• Attend and actively contribute to EHS and QA meetings
• Implement Mercury Project audit plan
• Review weekly Project audits and address open items with your team
• Ensure Audit findings are clearly communicated to all stakeholders
• Ensure that all EHS alerts are communicated effectively
• Ensure Mercury Procedures are in place and being adhered to on your project
• Attend client meetings
• Make training available to your team and your Sub-contractors
• Review weekly Progress update with the project planner and implement strategies to ensure the project remains on track.

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Engineering Degree or recognized trade qualification
• 10+ years’ experience of managing large construction projects as a General Contractor
• Thorough knowledge of Civil, Structural, and Architectural packages
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary
• Ability to efficiently manage a team by setting expectations, delegation, and review
• Strong communication & computer skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills

Desirable Criteria

• Close attention to detail
• Good team-working skills

About Company

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.

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