Head of Projects UK

TN United Kingdom; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm is seeking a Head of Projects to provide dynamic leadership and ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role involves operational management, strategic development, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management within electrical or construction sectors and possess strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Attendance bonus

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Volunteer days

Group Life Insurance

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Strong people management skills essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and managerial leadership for project activities.
• Contribute to corporate strategy and lead business strategy within the team.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

People Management

Project Leadership

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Relevant experience in electrical or construction projects

Minimum 5 years in Senior PM role

Job description

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Job Summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is the world’s leading electrical engineering and manufacturing firm specialising in critical power solutions. We promise innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an experienced Head of Projects located in Castle Mills, Kendal. Reporting to the General Manager, the Head of Projects will provide dynamic leadership and mentoring to the Project Management Department and associated teams, ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest quality, within budget and in a timely manner whilst always ensuring compliance with current regulations.

What a typical day looks like:

1. Provide operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities

2. Contribute to the development of the company’s corporate strategy, lead and apply business strategy within Project Management team

3. Develop & maintain project management capability within the department

4. Conduct regular reviews to ensure accountability of project activities as well as the accurate and timely reporting of financial deliverables and obligations

5. Multi-disciplinary working to ensure budgetary and time constraints are met whilst meeting client needs, upholding quality, and meeting business objectives & customer service

6. Assisting the team and the business accordingly with any issues, in accordance with the company policy

7. Assist in developing new innovative processes and procedures, improving existing systems

8. Involvement with projects contractual obligations, disputes, and final accounts

9. Build and maintain relationships amongst clients by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management

10. Attend and participate in weekly planning, and project hand over meetings (when required)

11. Communicate business KPI’s and associated metrics with the team to ensure performance is upheld and in all respects conform to and comply with the proper and reasonable directions and regulations of the Company

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

1. Relevant experience in a similar role, with a professional background in electrical or construction projects

2. Current Head of Projects, or minimum 5 years in Senior PM role

3. Strong people management skills

4. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious with a high standard of attention to detail

5. Must be able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy and pressurized environment,

6. Demonstrate flexibility and have an understanding of basic electrical principles

7. Eligible to work in UK

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

1. An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

2. A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

   • A merit-based annual pay review
   • Enhanced annual leave
   • Attendance bonus
   • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
   • Referral bonus
   • Volunteer days
   • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
   • Sick pay scheme
   • Cycle to Work scheme
   • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

3. Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function

4. Travel opportunities (role dependent)

5. Support in your well-being by access to

   • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
   • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

6. Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job Category

Operations

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email us, and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).