Project Director

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We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Director based at Testwood with hybrid working available. 

You will report directly to the Regional Operations Director and you will be havefull accountability for the successful delivery of high-value, high risk projects involving multi stakeholders, often delivered under NEC4 contracts, alliance frameworks, or joint ventures. You will drive the integration of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex Water/Wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. From early-stage design through to commissioning and handover, your leadership will be key to achieving best-in-class outcomes across programme, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

Key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Project Leadership
  • Provide overall direction and strategic leadership for large-scale Design & Build Water and Wastewater projects, aligning delivery with client and regulatory requirements (., Ofwat, EA, DWI).
  • Define and execute project delivery strategies, construction methodologies, and governance structures.
  • Lead integrated design and delivery teams, ensuring collaboration between engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and environmental functions.
    • Design Management & Technical Assurance
  • Oversee early-stage design development, feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering.
  • Ensure robust technical solutions that meet asset performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
  • Champion the use of digital design tools (. BIM Level 2+, Common Data Environments) and ensure design buildability.
    • Construction Delivery & Programme Control
  • Drive the execution of construction works through effective planning, contractor coordination, and performance management.
  • Ensure alignment of construction activities with design intent, project milestones, and safety protocols.
  • Maintain visibility on critical path activities, commissioning schedules, and final handover to operations teams.
    • Commercial & Contract Management
  • Full accountability for budget management and cost control across all project phases.
  • Administer D&B contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4) and manage risk allocation, change control, and dispute resolution.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, procurement strategy, and contractor/supplier engagement.
    • Stakeholder Engagement & Client Interface
  • Act as the senior representative to clients, framework partners, statutory bodies, and key internal stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with Water Companies, Joint Venture partners, and delivery consortia.
  • Lead stakeholder forums, site tours, community engagement, and client reporting.
    • General
  • Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
  • Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
  • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
  • In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
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    Location:
    Southampton
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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