Project Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Manage major programmes of £3–£10 million across mechanical and electrical, construction and civil works .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale projects within mechanical and electrical, construction, and civil works, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and British regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and develop client relationships to drive repeat business and successful project outcomes.

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Project ManagementCommercial ManagementHealth And Safety ComplianceBudget And Financial ManagementClient Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryBudget PlanningQuotation PreparationProgramming In AstaMicrosoft ProjectPrimaveraTechnical SupportQuality AssuranceFinancial ReportingNegotiation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeFieldviewTablet-Based Software

Certifications & Qualifications

City And GuildsNVQSSSTSSMSTSJIBBESACSCS CardFirst Aid

Industry Keywords

Mechanical And ElectricalConstructionCivil WorksHealth And Safety StandardsBritish StandardsOccupied BuildingsFinancial TargetsStakeholder ManagementTraining And DevelopmentProject Review Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage major programmes of £3–£10 million across mechanical and electrical, construction and civil works
Work closely with the client team on budget and forecast planning for the two-stage authorisation process
Lead and develop the project team
Line manage project managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors
Run regular project review meetings covering programme, cost, quality and safety
Conduct appraisals and agree training and development plans
Build relationships with senior stakeholders and develop repeat business and long-term frameworks
Identify new opportunities with existing and new clients
Support final contract negotiations on commercial and engineering matters
Support estimating and provide technical support to the contract
Lead site-based teams in compliance with health and safety, quality assurance and engineering standards
Ensure projects meet relevant British Standards and codes of practice
Meet financial targets and report financial status
Collaborate with Commercial, Engineering, Estimating, Work Winning and Support teams
Share installation techniques and lessons learned
Provide engineering support to other business areas as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Project Director or similar, delivering multiple projects of up to £10 million per project
A track record across M&E, construction and civil works
Experience working in occupied buildings and campuses
Experience managing health and safety procedures, and knowledge of standards and regulations, across multiple sites
Experience preparing quotations and estimates
A proven record in commercial management, negotiation, accounts and financial management
A construction-related City and Guilds, NVQ or degree qualification (or equivalent)
SSSTS or SMSTS, JIB or BESA, CSCS card and First Aid
Confident use of Microsoft Office and tablet-based quality assurance software such as Fieldview
A good grasp of programming, and the ability to write short-term programmes in Asta, Microsoft Project or Primavera
Clear, confident written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills
Strong organisation and time management
The ability to understand a customer’s business and what it needs from us
Self-motivated, proactive and good at solving problems
Reliable, conscientious and flexible, with a commitment to high-quality service
A natural team player who leads, supports and develops others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work on landmark projects and game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives
Training and development plans
Professional connections and career development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities