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CV-Library • Birmingham, West Midlands (County) • 3h ago

Job Description – Head of Projects

Location: Midlands / North West – Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package Sector: Facilities Management / Building Services Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Company: Leading FM Service Provider

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Projects to join a leading Facilities Management service provider, overseeing the delivery of projects across a portfolio of commercial and operational sites throughout the Midlands and North West.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading project teams, managing financial performance and ensuring the successful delivery of M&E, building services, lifecycle and refurbishment projects.

This is a senior leadership position offering hybrid working, with travel to client sites and regional offices as required.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the successful delivery of multiple M&E, building services, lifecycle and refurbishment projects across a regional portfolio.
Lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers, ensuring consistent delivery standards and operational performance.
Take full responsibility for project budgets, P&L performance, forecasting, commercial reporting and profitability.
Manage projects from initial tender and pre-construction stages through to completion, handover and final account.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and internal management teams.
Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Identify new business opportunities, additional works and project opportunities within existing FM contracts.
Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, resource planning and project risk management.
Work closely with senior leadership, operational teams and commercial departments to support business growth.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards and company procedures.

Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior project leadership role, ideally as a Head of Projects, Projects Director, Senior Project Manager or Regional Projects Manager.
Strong background within Facilities Management, Hard FM, M&E or Building Services.
Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects and leading teams of Project Managers.
Strong commercial awareness, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and contract administration.
Experience delivering M&E installations, plant replacements, lifecycle works, refurbishments and capital projects.
Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services or Construction Management desirable.
Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent advantageous.