Project Director

Company: Dornan Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Project Director

Dornan Engineering Group is aleading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Based on-site in London, this is an excitingopportunity to join our growing Dornan team, leading the delivery of a major project.

Your day will include:

Project Start-Up Phase

  • Arrange and chair handover of project from estimating department to construction team.
  • Validate project and in doing so develop business plan, cost control system, cash flow and billable schedules, etc.
  • Produce procurement plan, drawing / design plan, construction programme, s-curve and histogram.
  • Liaise with client and design team on procurement and engineering issues.

Project Running Phase

  • Effective day to day running of site activities
  • Ensure the delivery of the project within time constraints and cost.
  • Ensure compliance with programme, materials deliveries, and engineering, quality and safety issues.
  • Attend meetings with client & hold weekly progress meetings with sub-contractors and ensure that safety and training are discussed.
  • Ensure productivity at work face is measured on a weekly basis also maintain project progress control.
  • Manage and coordinate installation of the project.
  • Manage labour and subcontractors ensuring compliance for installation in accordance with the projects specification and contract documentation

Project Completion Phase

  • Understand the requirements and actions to be taken to test, commission and handover the project prior to the commencement of the commissioning period
  • Ensure all systems are demonstrated to Client and projects Building control officer.
  • Prepare final account with the QS, submit and agree with client in line with company objective.
  • Maintain contact with client for warranty period and thereafter when retention monies are collected.
  • Post contract completion i.e. clearing site/archiving/financial & practical review/installed drawings and manuals/secure disposal of confidential information and systems

About You

  • Detailed knowledge of the Project Director role
  • Commercial understanding
  • Ability to prioritise Health, Safety and Environmental activities
  • Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing development
  • Acceptance of responsibility and accountability

Your Qualifications

  • HND in Construction or equivalent
  • Proven experience delivering large scale Mechanical & Electrical projects
  • Additional languages useful but not essential

Women @ Dornan:

Our W@D Network through mentorship,development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Dornan Strava Club:

employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan tofeel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Posted: October 1st, 2026