Head of Projects

JR United Kingdom; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Projects to lead a diverse and high-value portfolio across the UK. This strategic role focuses heavily on pre-construction, allowing you to shape and grow a key leadership position over a long-term runway of 6-7 years. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving operational excellence and fostering relationships across internal stakeholders and clients. If you have a strong commercial mindset and extensive project management experience in construction, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level Project Manager experience in Construction.
• Expertise in preconstruction phase and estimating project costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and growth of Capital Projects nationally.
• Oversee project delivery models and develop project management teams.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Expertise

P&L Management

Risk Mitigation

Health & Safety Compliance

Tender Document Management

Commercial Mindset

Education

Relevant Degree or HNC

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Monday.com

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Surrey, KT13 0SL | Permanent | 40 hours per week

ISS is hiring a Head of Projects (Construction) to lead a diverse, high-value portfolio across the UK.

This national, strategic role is heavily focused on pre-construction (approx. 80%), with the remaining 20% spent on overseeing project delivery. It's a long-term opportunity with a 6–7 year runway to shape and grow this key leadership position.

We're looking for a seasoned project leader—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and has the vision to drive operational excellence and regional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and growth of Capital Projects and MAC nationally
• Build and manage key relationships across internal stakeholders and clients
• Take full ownership of P&L and commercial governance
• Oversee project delivery models and develop project management teams
• Champion compliance, risk mitigation, and best practice
• Develop subcontractor networks and supply chain strategies
• Promote continuous improvement in project execution

About You

• Extensive senior-level Project Manager experience in Construction or building projects (public or corporate sectors)
• Expertise in the preconstruction phase of the project lifecycle, including demonstrated experience of estimating project costs.
• Experience of creating, presenting and managing high quality tender documents to customers.
• Proven success delivering projects with a value of £6m +
• Strong commercial mindset with leadership experience across dispersed teams
• Background in construction or engineering, with relevant degree or HNC
• Demonstrable experience of managing Health & Safety compliance
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Monday.com
• Full UK driving licence required
• Able to obtain CTC and BPSS Security Clearance. Click here for more information: BPSS & CTC Checks

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equity makes ISS a more innovative, productive, and rewarding place to work.