Utilities Assistant Project Director

Job Summary As an Assistant Project Director, you will lead the successful delivery of a multi-million-pound portfolio of enabling and public utilities projects supporting the development of the park and associated Entertainment Resort Complex (ERC). This role is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, including planning, scope development, contracting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, while ensuring projects align with Property Development strategies, goals, budgets, and schedules. The Assistant Project Director will collaborate closely with consultants, contractors, statutory undertakers, facilities teams, utilities partners, and other Universal stakeholders to support the development of theme park infrastructure and select back of house facilities. Success in this role requires strong leadership, organisation, communication, problem-solving, scheduling, critical path management, and financial oversight skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Major Responsibilities Responsible for the completion of project tasks and activities in accordance with project scope, budget and schedule. Review submittals from the contractor(s) and statutory undertakers for all close-out documentation including, but not limited to design, construction drawings, as-designed or as-built drawings, warranties, lien waivers, etc. Manage the planning and execution of certain infrastructure and non-park developments, such as a central energy plant, process water facility, rainwater harvesting system, as well as potentially back of house facilities. Work with statutory undertakers to align their works in accordance to Universal schedule, budget and contractor phasing. Oversee overall project safety, obtain final acceptance for a contractor’s submitted safety plan, and compliance with Environment Health & Safety (EHS) standards. Responsible for the financial accounting of assigned projects. Responsible for completing financial reports of assigned projects. Responsible for project schedule and budget; ensure quality design and construction work while properly managing the construction work in the field; emphasise “hands on” management of field operations; maintain operational use of completed facilities during construction; implement efficient and timely document control. Prepare documentation identifying assigned projects best practices and lessons learned to improve Universal project delivery processes. Prepare project documents in accordance with Universal document control. Ensure that all regulatory approvals are completed including permit applications, notice of commencement, SDO endorsements, certificates, wayleaves, etc. Responsible for completing project procurement and supporting statutory undertakers with the same, in accordance with project schedule, budgets, scope and SDO requirements. Responsible for final evaluations and recommendations for bids and proposals. Preparation of capital funding requests including project justification and a project budget. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established Universal policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned.