Head of Projects

ISS; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace management company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee mechanical projects. The role requires significant experience in pre-construction phases, health & safety compliance, and strong leadership skills. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualifications and extensive project management experience, including managing budgets over £6m. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive team committed to high standards in facility management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pre-construction phases and commercial governance.
• Strong leadership and management skills for a team of Project Managers.
• Proven experience managing large projects valued at £6m+.

Responsibilities

• Take client briefs and oversee project initiation stages.
• Lead delivery of Capital Projects and manage team performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and CDM regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Health & safety compliance

Education

Degree / HNC in a technical or management discipline

IOSH / NEBOSH certification

Recognised PM qualification (Prince2, APMP, PMP)

Tools

MS Project

Monday.com

A-Site

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

You will be responsible for driving growth, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality projects while managing a team of Project Managers.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pre-construction phases, commercial governance, and health & safety compliance, combined with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Take client briefs on mechanical projects and oversee project initiation stages.
• Lead the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and MAC within a key account.
• Grow the account organically within the allocated regional area.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Projects Team, key accounts, government operations, and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and manage health & safety standards.
• Oversee commercial governance, risk management, and P&L accountability.
• Develop supply chain strategy and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Coach and manage a team of 7, including 5 Project Managers, to deliver projects to high standards.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Project Manager, ideally in M&E within airports, pharma, R&D, or manufacturing.
• IOSH / NEBOSH certification and a recognised PM qualification (Prince2, APMP, PMP).
• Degree / HNC or equivalent in a technical or management discipline.
• Expertise in construction, engineering, or built environment.
• Proven experience managing projects / programmes valued at £6m+.
• Strong pre-construction experience, including estimating costs and tender documentation.
• Demonstrable leadership and team management skills.
• IT literacy with MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Monday.com, A-Site, SharePoint).
• Experience with high-pressure systems, clean rooms, and labs.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.