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Date Added: Sat 21/12/2024

Head Of Projects

Tiverton, EX16, UK
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Company: BODEN GROUP

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £60000 - £65000/annum

Boden Group deliver facilities maintenance services, project construction and refurbishment works to the Ministry of Defence and commercial clients at multiple sites in the South West and South East.
Join our team as Head of Projects, where you'll be at the forefront of driving success in our projects.
This role can be based at one of our offices in Barnstaple, Tiverton, or Amesbury, with an element of travel required.
We offer:
37 hour working week with an early finish on Fridays.
Option to Buy/Sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
Employee rewards platform with discounts on shopping, leisure activities and utilities.
Employee assistance program offering free counselling sessions and employee wellbeing portal.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Car benefit scheme.
Main duties of the role:
* Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all projects within the business, ensuring successful delivery.
* Oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and resource allocation to project handover and evaluation.
* Lead project teams, ensuring effective collaboration, communication, and performance.
* Act as the key point of accountability for the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
* Monitor and report on project progress, addressing issues or delays to maintain alignment with business goals.
* Lead the financial management of projects, including cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to ensure profitability.
* Analyse project specifications, drawings, and documentation to prepare cost estimates.
* Develop and implement robust project management processes to drive consistency and efficiency across the portfolio.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve project challenges and maintain client satisfaction.
* Ensure all projects adhere to health and safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
* Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement.
* Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, opportunities, and challenges.
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
* Manage and develop project teams, including project managers, site teams, and supporting staff.
As a member of the Senior Management Team:
* Collaborate with the Board of Directors to shape, refine, and implement the Business Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with long-term organisational goals.
* Deliver innovative solutions and oversee the efficient execution of key business objectives, setting clear, measurable goals and driving accountability.
* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and optimise departmental
rement processes and contract frameworks is advantageous. and organisational skills.
Strong communication and n
resource allocation to support business initiatives and meet demands.
* Act as a liaison between the Board and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and expectation management.
* Champion the organisation's core values, fostering a high-performance culture and providing performance updates to the Board against KPIs.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Essental:
* Proven experience (5+ years) in project management within construction or a related industry and with exposure to commercial and MOD contracts - familiarity with MOD procurement processes and contract frameworks is advantageous.
* Proven experience (5+ years) in project management within construction or a related industry.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
* Familiarity with construction contracts, legislation, and industry standards.
* Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities.
Desirable:
* Degree or HND in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM) is advantageous.
If you're driven to deliver excellence and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Interviews for this position will be held in the beginning of January 2025
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