Project Director

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.
Director de proyecto, ZaragozaMercury es el líder europeo en soluciones para la construcción.
Project Director, SpainMercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including: Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.
Scope Of The RoleReporting to the BU Management and Operations Director this person will be a self-starter working on their own initiative. They will be responsible for the management and co-ordination all aspects of the Project as they relate to the project scope of work.
Leading and managing the Project Team and interfacing with the Client Team this person will set clear direction and expectations for the Safe, on time, on budget delivery of the fully integrated build. The core project management team, of which you are a key part, will create the vision; provide leadership; set targets; create processes and procedures; manage the Quality and ensure adherence to all EHS requirements across all projects.
Responsibilities Of The RoleWeekly MeetingsSchedule and chair meeting with your team, the Design team, and the Client.
Follow up and ensure a timely close out of any outstanding items.
Attend and actively contribute to EHS and QA meetings.
Attend Morning Whiteboard and Evening Schedule meetings.
Chair and drive weekly Digital Collaborative Planning (DCP) sessions across all disciplines, ensuring clear identification of constraints, commitments, critical path activities and recovery actions.
Review project KPIs weekly and implement mitigation actions where performance trends fall below project targets.
Lead programme recovery workshops where required to maintain project milestones and client commitments.
Weekly AuditsImplement Mercury Project Audit Plan.
Review weekly Project Audits and address open items with your team.
Discuss findings and trends with your Construction Manager, your team and the BU Leads.
Ensure Audit findings are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.
Drive closure of all open Audit findings.
Ensure audit performance metrics are reviewed and reported monthly, identifying recurring trends and implementing corrective actions.
EHS AlertsEnsure that all EHS alerts are communicated effectively.
Engage in campaigns being run to reflect the alerts – TBTs, Stand-downs, Demonstrations.
Ensure workforce participation.
Champion Mercury's Zero Harm culture by leading visible safety leadership activities and ensuring proactive risk management across all project activities.
Ensure EHS performance KPIs are achieved and continuously improved.
Mercury ProceduresEnsure Mercury Procedures are in place and being adhered to on your project.
Ensure you and your team have fully reviewed and understand the Project specifications and documentation.
Plan procurement and ensure engineering is developed to meet deadlines.
Ensure all Material Take-Offs are completed to compare with Sub-Contractor pricing returns.
Review quality of output and foster continuous improvement.
Periodic attendance at planned meetings, TBTs, SLTs and DABS.
Ensure full compliance with Mercury Digital Delivery, BIM, Commissioning and Project Control procedures.
Drive adoption of digital tools, dashboards and Power BI reporting to improve project visibility and decision making.
Client MeetingsAttend Client meetings.
Push strong QEHS approach with Client.
Identify improvement opportunities.
Share Mercury reports highlighting positives and negatives.
Identify and communicate where Client approach needs change.
Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships, acting as the primary escalation point for project delivery matters.
Lead strategic discussions with the client on programme, commercial, risk and delivery performance.
TrainingMake training available to your team and your Sub-contractors.
Set standards for training requirements for Mercury and Sub-Contractor staff.
Develop succession planning and mentorship programmes for key project leadership positions.
Promote continuous professional development and digital capability across project teams.
Project Weekly ReportReview weekly progress update with the Project Planner and implement strategies to ensure project r