Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

The client:

Our client is a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management. They employ over 20,000 employees around the globe and have revenues of over EUR23 billion Euros. Our clients remit of work covers a multitude of sectors and includes but is not limited to; Airports, seaports, Defence & aerospace facilities, Oil and gas, Roads and rail systems, Refineries and infrastructure.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, proven roads Project Director to work on extensive infrastructure projects in the African continent. (Cameroon & The Gabon). The project values will be between 50MEUR - 100MEUR and the successful applicant will manage a team of Senior Engineers + all the local African sub-contractors on the various site. There will be a requirement for excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the board at Head office in Paris and will liaise with local government bodies on the ground.

Profile:

Proven capacity of managing road projects between 50M 100MEUR
Solid background in Civil Engineering with a hands on approach to construction
Prior Road construction is necessary, African exposure is highly advantageous
A high level of both spoken & written French would be advantageous to perform the role efficiently
You will be an enthusiastic, driven, intelligent and an excellent team player

Responsibilities:

You report to HQ, you will have a ground staff of 40+ Senior Engineers to mange and 500+ site based sub-contractors. You will assist the Technical Director and will manage the Projects both vertically and horizontally in regards to P&L, contracts and end client relationships with the local government.

The person:

You will ideally have a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

The package:

Our client will offer an excellent ex-pat package for this role and will provide genuine opportunities for career progression for the successful applicant. The package will include basic salary, international medical, car, flights, accommodation & local living allowance.

If you feel you match all the necessary criteria to take up this challenging and rewarding role then please send an English version of your CV or feel free to telephone one of our dedicated Middle East consultants on +44(0)161 233 22 27.

Project Director Roads & Infrastructure Africa

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Job TypePermanentLocationCameroonStart DateASAPDuration Salary?100k pa + competitive expat packageRef No:226981-582045_350446Date Advertised22 Jul 2011

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