Project Director
Wates Group · London, England, United Kingdom
- On site
- Full-time
- £100,000 / year
- London, England, United Kingdom
Job highlights
- Lead fit-out projects for Ministry of Justice.
- Manage project teams and supply chain.
- Ensure safety, quality, and profitability.
- Nationwide travel required.
- Competitive salary and benefits offered.
About the role
About the Role
Wates are looking for a Project Director to join our SmartSpace team, taking project leadership on a range of exciting fit-out projects. If you are a Project Director with proven technical skills looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry, we would like to hear from you! To be suited to this opportunity, you must have experience as a Project Director, taking the lead on fast-paced fit-out projects. This role is working in partnership with one of our clients, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). If you have previous MoJ experience, this would be beneficial, though not essential.
Our Project Directors are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully developing a team.
This role will involve nationwide travel in line with ongoing and upcoming projects across the UK.
As Our Project Director You Will
- Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets and standards
- Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by understanding what safety excellence looks like
- Foster a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements
- Manage design strategies, coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants, and oversee the selection of finishes, materials, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment).
- Develop project delivery programs, manage subcontractors, and handle procurement strategies.
- Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & profit share scheme
- Flexible working
- Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
- Travel covered to any of our sites
- Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
- Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
- Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
Our commitments:
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk / WPSrecruitment@wates.co.uk
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Fit-out Projects
- Supply Chain Management
- Health and Safety
- Team Development
- Customer Satisfaction
- Design Coordination
- Procurement
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Project Director
- Construction Management
- Fit-out Projects
- Ministry of Justice
- Wates Group
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Supply Chain
- Health and Safety
- Procurement
- UK Jobs
- Construction
- Project Management
- Senior Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience as a Project Director on fast-paced fit-out projects, emphasizing leadership and technical skills. Mention any Ministry of Justice experience.
- Showcase your leadership: In your application and interviews, demonstrate your ability to provide visible leadership, insight, direction, and foresight.
- Address the requirements: Clearly articulate how you meet the criteria for leading project teams, managing supply chains, and ensuring safety and profitability.
- Prepare for travel: Be ready to discuss your flexibility and willingness for nationwide travel as part of the role's requirements.
- Ask insightful questions: Prepare questions about Wates' SmartSpace team, their partnership with the Ministry of Justice, and career development opportunities.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Project Director role at Wates Group's SmartSpace team?
- The primary focus of the Project Director role at Wates Group's SmartSpace team is to provide visible leadership, insight, direction, and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of fit-out projects, while also ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and team development. This role is in partnership with the Ministry of Justice.
- What experience is essential for the Project Director position?
- Essential experience for the Project Director position includes proven technical skills and experience as a project director, specifically leading fast-paced fit-out projects. While not essential, previous experience with the Ministry of Justice is beneficial.
- Does this Project Director role require travel?
- Yes, this Project Director role involves nationwide travel to support ongoing and upcoming projects across the UK. Candidates should be prepared for regular travel as part of their responsibilities.
- What are the benefits offered to a Project Director at Wates Group?
- Wates Group offers a competitive salary, profit share scheme, flexible working, a car allowance or company car, travel expenses covered, and extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical insurance, an 8% employer pension contribution, a Health and Wellness program, 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and industry-leading family leave benefits.
- How does Wates Group support career progression for a Project Director?
- Wates Group supports career progression through an excellent range of learning and development activities. They are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and develop their careers within the industry.
- What is Wates Group's approach to diversity and inclusion for the Project Director role?
- Wates Group is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. They encourage applications even if not all requirements are met, value transferable skills, and assess applications fairly. They are a Disability Confident Leader and offer interviews to qualifying applicants with disabilities.
- Is experience with the Ministry of Justice required for this Project Director job?
- Experience with the Ministry of Justice is beneficial but not essential for this Project Director role. The role involves working in partnership with the MoJ, so prior experience is an advantage but not a mandatory requirement.