I am looking for a Head of Projects to start for an SME M&E/HVAC business.

Head of Projects
Manchester
£60K-£70K + 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) + company benefits
Monday-Friday, office based

The purpose of this role is to lead, inspire, and manage the Project Division of an FM business in order to deliver safe, quality projects for a national client base.

As Head of Projects you are responsible for the delivery of M&E and building services projects for the multiple sectors including retail, healthcare, health and fitness, and construction. You will lead a team of Project Managers, designers, coordinators, and engineers, and be responsible for the continual improvement of the division. Previous leadership experience as a Senior Project Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or Head of Projects would be crucial to fulfill this role.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

* Experience and in-depth knowledge of commercial contracts including JCT Minor works with and without design, NEC Level 3.

* Understanding of the RIBA design stages

* Minimum 5 years experience in the FM or Building Services industry working within SME businesses

* A minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

* Familiar with CDM 2015 regulations

* APM-PMQ • Prince 2 Practitioner

* ILM Level 4

* JCT Minor Works or NEC Level 3 Building Contract experience

* IOSH Managing Safely

* Risk Assessors Course

* Proficient in excel, MS office, PowerPoint, and computer literate to initiate new technological and automation advances

Responsibilities include:

* Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver client Capital Projects to time, cost and quality targets and standards.

* Ensure delivery targets and standards are achieved by actively engaging with the customer to understand and deliver their key objectives.

* Escalation point for critical project risks, issues, and scope changes, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with company objectives.

* Lead the business through technical innovations towards NET Zero and decarbonisation of the built environment.

* Manage commercial and business risk to achieve targets

* Refine and enhance project management processes, frameworks, and methodologies to meet the evolving needs of the business

* Play a key role in business development activity for the division