Head of Projects

DYNAMITE RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure and event solutions seeks a Head of Projects in Membury. The role involves strategic leadership in seating construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and financial performance. You will lead project teams, manage budgets, and coordinate client relations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operations management in construction or events.
• Significant experience in project management and leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all projects and align with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage high-performing project teams.
• Ensure project profitability and strict budget control.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Head of Projects - Membury – With travel

£79,000 - £82,500 + £8,000 pa car allowance

A full, clean driving licence is required. This role necessitates increased flexibility, including weekend on-call and onsite work, as part of the strategic responsibilities.

Our client, a UK leader in large-scale temporary infrastructure and event solutions, is looking for a Head of Projects to lead their seating construction projects.

You will be required to strategically lead, plan, manage, and direct all aspects of projects from initial enquiry through to delivery on-site, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, client satisfaction, and financial performance within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for all projects and collaborate with senior management to develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and equipment needs.
2. Apply advanced structural engineering knowledge to collaboratively develop project plans with clients, ensuring business unit capabilities align with agreed plans.
3. Develop, mentor, and manage a high-performing project team.
4. Drive profitability by achieving or exceeding predicted profit margins and maintaining strict budget control.
5. Oversee accurate project costing, finalising project pricing, and contribute to strategic month-end reporting.
6. Identify and secure new client contracts while nurturing and expanding existing relationships, leading the creation and innovation of competitive tenders and proposals.
7. Coordinate and participate in strategic site visits and client meetings.
8. Ensure the production of accurate and detailed technical drawings through the CAD Team.
9. Validate build schedules.
10. Utilise advanced surveying equipment to provide precise topographical data to the technical services department.
11. Disseminate accurate instructions and drawings to the Operations team.
12. Uphold and promote strict Health and Safety Regulations.

Knowledge Required

• Extensive experience in operations management within the relevant industry.
• In-depth understanding of products and services related to events, construction, or seating.
• Comprehensive knowledge of temporary seating codes and regulations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management and leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational skills with a strategic focus and the ability to make high-impact decisions.
• Proficient in problem-solving and meeting tight deadlines.

For a more detailed job specification and further info, please contact Sophie Quinn.