Head Of Projects - Facilities Management

Talent Solution Partners; Dartford; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Dartford is seeking a driven Head of Projects. You will oversee project delivery, manage a team, and drive financial performance. With a strong background in facilities management and minimum 5 years in a senior role, you’ll play a crucial part in enhancing project success within the company. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong background in facilities management or building services.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar senior role delivering M&E projects.
• Proven experience managing teams and specialist subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Projects team, providing coaching and direction.
• Manage P&L, budgets, forecasting, and departmental financial performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to client satisfaction.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

P&L management

Communication

Problem-solving

Compliance standards

Education

Relevant technical qualification (mechanical, electrical or HVAC)

Job description

Overview

Head of Projects - Facilities Management
Location: Dartford
Salary: Up to £85,000 + benefits

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a driven and commercially focused Head of Projects to lead its projects division from the Dartford head office. This senior role is ideal for someone with strong leadership capability, hands-on commercial oversight, and a track record of delivering M&E projects across multiple client contracts.

The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee project delivery, drive financial performance, and support the growth of the projects arm.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the Projects team, providing coaching, guidance and direction
• Oversee appraisals, performance management, recruitment, training and development
• Manage P&L, budgets, forecasting and departmental financial performance
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification, within budget and to client satisfaction
• Drive commercial performance through cost control, margin protection and effective risk management
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and tendering activity
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with QSHE and contractual requirements
• Plan and allocate resources, ensuring teams are fully competent and appropriately staffed
• Manage multiple contracts and maintain high standards of delivery
• Ensure accurate, professional correspondence and project documentation
• Identify, scope and support new opportunities and bids across the client base

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in facilities management or building services
• Minimum 5 years in a similar senior role delivering M&E projects (£100k-£1.5m)
• Proven experience managing teams and specialist subcontractors
• Commercially astute with demonstrable P&L and budget responsibility
• Experience overseeing multiple contracts and client relationships
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of health & safety, QSHE and compliance standards
• Experience in recruitment, appraisal processes and people development
• Relevant technical qualification (mechanical, electrical or HVAC) preferred

Ideal Profile

• Confident leader with a proactive, strategic approach
• Commercially focused with strong governance and financial awareness
• Comfortable managing client expectations and building relationships
• Capable of growing and improving a projects function
• Motivational and supportive, with the ability to get the best out of a team

This is a high-impact role with significant responsibility and influence, offering a salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits. A great opportunity for an experienced projects leader ready to take ownership of multiple contracts within a growing FM environment