Project Director – Water Sector

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Full time
Location: Cardiff
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Job offered by: Stantec
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Are you a project leader, looking to play a role in leading complex major projects within a forward-thinking consultancy organisation? Stantec are actively engaged in the design and management of multiple major infrastructure projects across the regulated and non-regulated water sectors. We have a service capability focused purely on supporting clients with the delivery of their major projects. The last few years have seen exciting growth across our Water sector teams – with recent framework appointments including South West Water’s

Engineering Consultancy Framework , Wessex Water’s

Capital Delivery Partnership

& Welsh Water’s

Engineering Consultancy Framework . Our achievements are regularly recognised by the industry, including recently being awarded 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the 2024 New Civil Engineer Awards. Due to our success and growth within the delivery of major projects, including the delivery of complex design and build projects, we are looking to appoint a

Project Director

to undertake a key leadership role in our water sector business. The role can be based from our offices across the South West & Wales ( Bristol ,

Exeter

&

Cardiff ), with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home-working. Operating both strategically and tactically you will focus on the management and delivery of large infrastructure projects on behalf of Stantec and our clients. You will develop a clear understanding of the broader context of our client organisations, the various changes being undertaken beyond the project and align the project approach, impact and timing with a focus on outcome driven decision making. You will provide leadership, direction, guidance, constructive challenge and coaching to Project Managers and the broader project team in relation to project approach, activities, risks, issues and general management, whilst fostering an environment where team members can develop. This represents a great opportunity to join a part of our business with huge growth potential. This opportunity will appeal to your entrepreneurial spirit, presenting you with the continuous opportunity to drive improvements and best practice. Our UK & Ireland operations continue to grow at an impressive pace. This will be a great time to join and help build a mature project delivery offering. About You You will be a seasoned project leader with a proven track record in delivering major infrastructure projects within the water sector. You will hold qualifications in engineering or project management with a deep understanding of large and complex construction issues. You will possess strong leadership abilities, with the ability to inspire others to perform at their highest level. You will be passionate about promoting and advocating project management best practice, with a track record of developing innovative new services and driving efficient methods. Finally, you’ll possess strong commercial acumen in ensuring short- and long-term financial performance objectives are achieved. Our Major Projects team operate across multiple sectors but for this specific opportunity you should have experience within project leadership roles within the Water sector.

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