Head of Projects - Capital Projects, WEBRECRUIT

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as Head of Projects with a leading organization managing London's green spaces. This role involves leading capital projects that enrich and improve iconic sites. Candidates should have extensive project management experience and leadership skills, offering a competitive salary and benefits for a full-time position.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience delivering large-scale and complex construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience in a leadership role with line management responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of project and programme management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a diverse range of capital projects across the client's estate.
• Manage a high performing team of Project Managers and oversee project planning and execution.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders and local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Contract Management

Project Management

Education

Project Management Qualification

Job description

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Head of Projects - Capital Projects

London (with hybrid working and travel to all our client’s sites)

The Organisation

Our client manages green spaces across London.

They are now looking for a Head of Projects to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location
  
  
  

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre construction and refurbishment project manager with extensive leadership skills and contract management expertise to join our client’s visionary organisation.

You’ll have the chance to shape the future of some of the UK’s most treasured sites, gaining exposure to iconic landscapes and purpose-driven work and making a positive impact on London’s green vistas.

What’s more, you’ll benefit from a flexible, inclusive culture and a generous package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

So, if you want to play a leading role in helping our client deliver places that enrich lives, heritage and nature, then apply today.

The Role

As Head of Projects, you will lead the delivery of a diverse range of capital projects across our client’s estate.

From conserving historic sites to delivering innovative modern upgrades, you will oversee the successful planning and execution of projects that enhance and protect some of London’s most iconic green spaces.

In this strategic leadership role, you will manage a high performing team of Project Managers, as well as line managing the Senior Architectural Designer, a Project Support Officer and two Assistant Project Managers.

Alongside working with consultants and stakeholders, you will shape and oversee the five-year capital plan, aligning projects with organisational goals, and managing the department’s risk and financial planning.

You will operate as a member of the senior management team in the Estates & Projects directorate, lead on consultancy and contractor frameworks, and champion sustainability, accessibility, and innovation across all project work.

Additionally, you will:

• Take the lead on projects until they are fully resourced
• Critique project documentation and promote best practices
• Oversee financial forecasting, budget monitoring, and long-term capital planning
• Engage and communicate with senior stakeholders, local authorities, and heritage bodies
  
  
  

About You

To be considered as Head of Projects, you will need:

• Extensive proven experience delivering large-scale and complex construction and refurbishment projects
• Experience in a leadership role with line management responsibilities
• Experience in contract management
• Experience managing external multi-disciplinary professionals
• In-depth knowledge of project and programme management delivery methodologies, project management documentation, governance, portfolio management practices and strategic planning principles
• A project management qualification (or the willingness to work towards this)
  
  
  

Other organisations may call this role Capital Projects Lead, Head of Estate Development, Senior Project Delivery Lead, Strategic Project Lead, Head of Built Environment Projects, or Head of Sustainable Project Delivery.

Our client wants to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and uses Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you.

Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Head of Projects, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

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