Head Of Projects

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to oversee project delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and high levels of client satisfaction. The role involves leadership responsibilities, operational excellence, and fostering strong client relationships while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior project management and leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of construction and events sectors.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across all projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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To strategically lead, plan, manage, and direct all aspects of projects from initial enquiry through to on-site delivery. This includes ensuring alignment with organisational goals, client satisfaction, and financial performance, all within agreed timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Management

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across all projects, ensuring they meet organisational standards and client expectations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and equipment requirements.
• Organise and lead high-level project planning meetings.
• Apply advanced structural engineering knowledge in collaboration with clients to develop feasible project plans.
• Ensure strict adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project team.
• Identify training needs and facilitate learning and development.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and productive team culture.
• Clearly communicate roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and support for staff development.
• Drive project profitability by achieving or exceeding profit margins and maintaining strong budgetary control.
• Oversee accurate project costing from enquiry through to delivery, in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support strategic month-end reporting by providing reliable monthly and quarterly performance forecasts.

Strategic Partnerships & Client Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear understanding of their requirements and expectations.
• Identify new business opportunities and secure new contracts, while expanding relationships with existing clients.
• Lead the development of competitive tenders and innovative proposals.
• Represent the organisation at strategic site visits and client meetings.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the production of accurate technical drawings in collaboration with the CAD team.
• Review and validate build schedules and joinery requirements to ensure feasibility.
• Use surveying equipment to provide precise topographical data to the technical services department.
• Ensure accurate integration of structural layouts into client overlay plans.
• Communicate clear, detailed build instructions and drawings to the Operations Team.
• Analyse monthly operational data and business trends, presenting insights to senior management.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity across the project function.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Strategic Planning

• Align project goals with broader organisational strategy through collaboration with senior leadership.
• Develop long-term plans for sustainable project growth and success.
• Ensure each project contributes to the wider vision and objectives of the organisation.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure timely completion of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for each project.
• Promote and enforce strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance across the team.
• Proactively address and report any health and safety concerns.
• Adhere to all company policies and ensure team compliance.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care for personal health and safety, and that of others.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Avoid engaging in any unsafe or improper conduct.
• Attend relevant health and safety training.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Lead by example in maintaining safe working practices.
• Keep all work areas clean, safe, and organised.
• Promptly address and report safety concerns.

Knowledge Required

• Extensive experience in operations or project management within a relevant industry.
• Strong understanding of temporary structures and products, particularly temporary seating.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to temporary seating installations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior project management and leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction and events sectors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Proven ability to make high-impact decisions under pressure.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Other Information

A full, clean UK driving licence is required.

This role requires flexibility, including availability for weekend on-call duties and on-site presence as part of the leadership responsibilities.