Head of Projects

Description:

Head of Projects

circa £80,000 plus Car Allowance, Healthcare, Pension

UK-wide

One of our newest clients, a global mammoth in the facilities management sector, is looking to appoint a Head of Projects to deliver a variety of high value CAPEX upgrade projects within a large portfolio of sites across the UK, including multiple live manufacturing environments.

This is a fantastic time to join our client, to work on one of their key accounts as Head of Projects. Managing a team of project managers, you will ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of all project obligations and service provisions.

The role has come about due to planned and very exciting growth and will see you combining strategy development with tactical delivery to lead operational activities across a Portfolio of a key customer sites.

There is great scope for personal and professional development in this role and within the company as a whole, making this a great time to join one of the most recognisable names within the facilities management sector.

Role & Responsibilities

* Focus on building relationships with all managers, clients, operational and FM team across the UK.

* Good project and people management skills are essential.

* Be responsible to the Project Director for the P&L of the Account and to lead and direct project activities in order to maintain and improve the net profitability of the business

* Prepare annual business plans and budgets for the contract portfolio

* Carry out regular monthly Project reviews of P&L accountability; including progress of projects; quality; H&SW; Relationships

* Manage sub-contractors effectively both financially and commercially.

* Provide leadership and direction to site-based staff and Project Managers, developing skills matrix and development plan, ensuring correct skill & competence levels of site-based team to meet the contract scope

Candidate Profile

* Experienced in directing and developing multi-disciplined teams across wide geographical territories

* Demonstrable experience of leading change with a clear understanding of transformational leadership and an ability to change organisations, culture and behaviours

* A driver of people and projects with a very strong commercial awareness and a track record of achievement on complex and demanding contracts and accounts

* Ability and experience in developing strong relationships with key customers to support account development and long-term sustainable and profitable tenure

* Educated to degree level and a member of a relevant professional institute

* Appropriate trade qualifications either Electrical or Mechanical of fabric

* Good IT skills including Excel, MS Projects, Office 365, PowerPoint and Word

* Conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures such as CDM 2015; Building Regulations; British Standards; RIBA Stages and those set out within a specification

* A thorough knowledge of Project Management services within the UK such as Civils; Fit Out; Life Cycle replacement and Energy

* Valid full driving licence

* Must have right to work in the UK and ability to pass BPSS security screening

In return, you will receive an excellent salary, a fantastic benefits package which I am more than happy to discuss with successful candidates, and the opportunity to work for one of the biggest Facilities Management service providers in the world. Founded in 1994, our client is a £15.3 billion revenue company covering facilities, projects, assets and more. With a major presence in the UK & USA, they provide services across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, catering, front of house, security, cleaning and more.

Our client has over 60 awards recognising their high level of performance in areas including performance, culture and outstandingly low levels of error.

Benefits Summary;

Salary of up to circa £80,000 plus benefits