Construction Project Director

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Growing Team at Harmony Fire – Help us Make Every Home Safer!

Since 2017, Harmony Fire has rapidly become one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, ranking as the 72nd fastest-growing company in the region. But we’re not stopping there. We’re on a mission to grow even further, knowing that the more we grow, the greater the impact we can have – from reaching more people and increasing our social impact to offering more opportunities for our talented team.

We’re passionate about making a difference, and we’re obsessed with delivering the highest quality in everything we do. Our goal is simple: we want everyone to feel safe at night, knowing their home is 100% compliant and protected. By providing exceptional service, upholding our values, and going above and beyond, we can achieve our vision of making the UK safer, one home at a time.

Our Unique Methodology:

Think: We challenge our people to innovate and come up with creative solutions that build a safer, more efficient, and risk-aware future for the business.

Protect: We turn research into practical, resilient applications that ensure businesses and individuals can thrive in safer, better-protected environments.

Sustain: We build lasting partnerships based on trust and understanding clients’ needs to deliver better value.

As one of the top 25 best service companies to work for in the UK, we’re looking for new team members to join us. Could this be you?

What We Look For:

At Harmony Fire, we value people who embody these core principles:

Athletes Grit: We want team members who show unwavering determination and resilience. You don’t give up, even when faced with challenges. You’re driven to go the extra mile, pushing yourself to reach new heights of success.

Captains Duty: Leadership isn’t just about a title. It’s about taking responsibility, fulfilling commitments, and always acting with integrity. We believe everyone should take ownership of their actions and contribute to the team’s success.

Fun-Loving Heart: We believe work should be a positive, supportive experience. You’ll contribute to a great work environment by caring for others, spreading positive energy, and enjoying the work you do.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commercial delivery of projects – to time and on budget, through effective valuations, forecasting revenue, managing handover, ensuring budget sufficient for works, controlling expenditure sign off including prelims, labour, subcontractors & suppliers, monitoring & tracking costs, protecting GP, owning purchasing decisions, signing off payment applications. Identify and resolve with clients any variations.
2. Deliver an outstanding customer experience – ensuring the ‘Harmony experience’ is delivered through great communication, building positive relationships, resolving issues promptly and ensuring team & subcontractors deliver to the client and Harmony’s expectations.
3. People management – recruitment, onboarding/induction, addressing issues, ensuring the team is engaged and productive, team training and progression, manage performance, utilisation of people especially direct labour.
4. Quality control – works are certifiable and compliant, and to an exceptional standard meeting expectations as set out by Harmony and the requirements of the client. Regular spot checking and auditing of works and sites, ensuring work delivered to the highest standard and certifications when project completed.
5. Process Management – adherence to all statutory and Harmony processes and procedures – making sure all in the team do the same.
6. Health and safety – responsible for the implementation of the Harmony H&S policy. Ensuring all work on sites is conducted in a safe manner through induction, regular training and auditing.
7. External Supplier Management – management of costings, procurement of material and management of labour including sourcing subcontractors as appropriate.
8. Managing communication – clarity of communication with clients and regular, clear communication with the Pre-Con team and supply chain clearly translating expectations and progress. This role manages the delivery relationship with the client.

Qualifications/ Experience:

1. 5+ years’ experience in construction project management.
2. Experience of running multiple projects to time and on budget.
3. BM Trada qualification desirable.
4. Excellent planning, budgeting and prioritisation skills.
5. First class written and verbal communication skills.

Why Harmony Fire?

We are dedicated to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment where you can grow and advance your career.
• Tools and resources to help you do your best work.
• The opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the industry, always eager to share knowledge and expertise.
• A Bespoke Personal Development Plan for every employee to help you reach your potential.
• Ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to keep you growing.
• Modern, spacious workspaces equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

What We Offer:

• Lunch, snacks, and refreshments – including fresh fruit and our popular ‘Take Away Friday’.
• Unlimited holiday provision – take the time you need to recharge.
• Bonus scheme – earn up to 50% of your annual salary based on performance.
• Team socialising budget – we believe in having fun and bonding as a team.
• Family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Cycle to work scheme – promoting health and sustainability.
• Reward and Recognition scheme – including exciting European mini-breaks for top performers.
• Two company-wide events each year – we celebrate our achievements together.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme – planning for your future.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a company that values your growth, supports your ambitions, and allows you to make a real impact, Harmony Fire is the place for you.