Overview

Lead the successful delivery of one or more complex construction or infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence, commercial performance and client satisfaction. Collaborate with senior leaders, clients and project teams to implement strategic objectives while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Provide clear leadership to project management teams and stakeholders to drive project success, innovation and sustainable practices. 

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

Take full accountability for the successful operational delivery, financial performance and risk management of assigned projects.

Implement and support strategic plans and objectives set by the Business Unit Managing Director and Regional Director.

Lead, develop and motivate project teams, promoting a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement and high performance.

Manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, budgets and quality standards.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, legal, health, safety, environmental and governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Oversee resource planning, allocation and project scheduling to optimize efficiency and successful delivery.

Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for growth and innovation within projects.

Facilitate effective communication across project, commercial and support functions to maintain transparency and coordination.

Lead or support contract negotiations, claims management and commercial reviews in collaboration with commercial teams.

Monitor project and industry trends, proactively recommending adjustments to maintain competitiveness and meet evolving client needs.

Promote positive industrial relations, workforce wellbeing and diversity and inclusion across the project teams.

Experience

Proven leadership experience managing medium to large-scale construction or infrastructure projects with demonstrated successful delivery.

Strong operational and commercial acumen, including budget management and risk mitigation.

Skilled negotiator and effective in conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret project data to inform decisions and continuous improvement.

Experience leading and developing diverse, multi-disciplinary project teams.

Solid knowledge of construction regulations, health & safety, environmental standards and governance frameworks.

High emotional intelligence with experience in managing industrial relations and fostering positive work environments. 
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications / Training 

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline. 
Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS, or equivalent) preferred.
IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health & safety certification required. Relevant training in project leadership, contract management, commercial risk and project controls.

Desirable Qualifications / training

Experience in sustainable construction and environmental management practices
Familiarity with EU and national regulatory frameworks, including pay transparency and labour laws.
Knowledge of digital construction technologies, BIM and innovation trends in construction.

Additional Information

Competitive Salary  
26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and Educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.    

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.   

*The full job specification is available on request    

Sisk Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where required.

This role profile and all associated recruitment materials have been prepared in line with current and emerging legal and regulatory requirements, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts (UK & Ireland). All language is gender-neutral and inclusive and the requirements listed are based solely on objective role performance needs. Sisk Group is committed to ensuring fairness, transparency and compliance in all recruitment and employment practices.

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you

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