Associate Director - Project Management

• Responsibility for larger, more complex or challenging commissions or projects.
• Providing full, efficient and effective services in all technical and contractual aspects of professional practice.
• Collaborating with other disciplines and teams within Faithful+Gould and the wider Atkins group.
• Having specialist knowledge.
• Keeping abreast of relevant legislative changes, industry issues and developments in best practice.
• Positively contributing to and participating in internal/external training initiatives.
• Applying the principles of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with the organisation's Policies.
• Good understanding and practical application of the organisation's Policy and arrangements for managing your own personal safety and the safety of those who report to you.
• Positively encouraging compliance with company requirements and contributing to the improvement and development of the organisation’s management systems.
  

Requirements:

Technical:

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent recognised institutional body.
• Thorough understanding and broad experience of the key specialist service(s) which you undertake.
• Full understanding of the component parts of a project and overall project management techniques.
• Fluency with the different procurement methods available in the industry.
• High standard of proficiency in oral and written communication and ability to structure, review and direct appropriately.
• Good familiarity of the organisation's (company) Policies and effective use of corporate systems and processes for delivering tasks.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and other role related software packages 

Client:

• Ability to win repeat work but also to develop relationships with new clients to successfully achieve new business.
• Appreciation of client's business drivers and commercial interests.
• Possess confident business development skills, understanding of the external market and forward workload in your region and national sector/service.
• Possess a network of contacts and build up a number of key relationships in your specialist sector.
• Membership of a national team/forum to promote Faithful+Gould's reputation and knowledge, and visible internal personal profile.
   
  

Commercial:

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively financially manage a team delivering a number of projects.
• Knowledge of the financial management system for projects and a track record in delivering regular, consistent successful results.
• In-depth understanding of Faithful+Gould business strategy, the wider organisation; and of market competition.
   

People:

• Effective management of team(s) on major/complex commissions or projects, or for major client(s), including maximising performance.
• Ability to effectively and collaboratively resource projects.
• Managing, coaching and leading high performing team(s) including confidently dealing with performance related issues.
• Established, quality working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Rewards:
We believe in looking after our staff. The pressures and pace of modern life mean that we need to take care to give sufficient priority to our health and well-being. With this in mind, we have a generous rewards and benefits scheme including:-

25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave
Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions
Life Assurance Scheme
Personal accident cover
Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)
Professional fees paid
Private medical insurance discount
Income Protection
Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
Gym and Health Club discounts. Plus a range of discounted rates on holidays and UK attractions and experiences.
Childcare vouchers
Give as you earn – charity contributions
Bike 4 Work Scheme
Sports and social activities*