Head of Projects UK

Techrete UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised onsite canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Onsite parking

Early leave on Friday

Company Pension

Job summary

Techrete UK & Ireland is seeking a Head of Projects UK to lead delivery of high-quality architectural precast projects from our Waterloo base. You will oversee a team of project managers, collaborate with construction managers, and ensure projects run safely, on time and on budget.

In this role you will connect design, production, and site installation, mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, and maintain excellent client relationships with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in construction, structural engineering, or facade sectors.
• Solid understanding of precast concrete industry and project delivery.
• Proven track record of leading project and site management teams.

Responsibilities

• Programme delivery: keep projects on time and milestones.
• Commercial health: oversee budgets and variations transparently.
• Team growth & alignment: set goals and track progress with direct reports.
• Talent mentorship: foster a supportive environment for staff growth.
• Client relationships: secure positive client feedback through clear communication.
• Safety culture: uphold high safety standards and a proactive safety culture.
• Team ethos: ensure smooth collaboration between design, production and site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Safety culture

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Construction management qualification

Health & Safety credentials (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

Head of Projects - UK

Location: Waterloo, London SE1 8LF

About Us

Techrete are leaders in architectural precast concrete cladding and are constantly motivated to develop efficient and innovative designs and offer a quality, sustainable service to our clients.

Founded in 1985 and celebrating 40 years in business this year, Techrete is the largest architectural precast concrete facade contractor in Ireland and one of the largest in Europe. Operating from our two, modern production facilities in Dublin and North Lincolnshire and with sales and design offices in London and Leicester, we offer a complete precast concrete solution from design, to manufacture, and installation.

About the Role

The Head of Projects UK is a vital leadership role focused on guiding the successful delivery of our high-quality architectural precast concrete projects across the region. Reporting directly to the Operations & Projects Director, you will champion a supportive and highly organised operational culture. You will lead, mentor, and further develop a talented team of Project Managers and Collaborate with Construction Managers.

As a key leader in a market-leading, best-in-class organisation, you will help connect our design, production, and site installation teams. Your goal will be to ensure projects run smoothly, safely, and collaboratively, delivering excellent results for our clients.

Benefits

• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Onsite parking
• Early leave on Friday
• Company Pension

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery: Working collaboratively to keep projects running on time and meeting key milestone dates.
• Commercial Health: Supporting the financial success of projects by overseeing management of budgets and variations transparently.
• Team Growth & Alignment: Helping direct reports set realistic, motivating personal goals and tracking progress together.
• Talent Mentorship: Fostering a supportive environment where team members feel valued, trained, and ready to progress.
• Client Relationships: Achieving positive client feedback through clear communication and dependable project delivery.
• Safety Culture: Maintaining high standards of safety awareness, resulting in safe, compliant, and healthy workplaces. Championing a safety first culture.
• Team Ethos: Creating a smooth, connected workflow between design, production, and site installation teams to assist delivering on time and budget.

About You

• Industry Experience: A solid background (ideally 8-10 years) growing within the construction, structural engineering, or specialist contracting/facade sectors.
• Precast Knowledge: A strong understanding of the precast concrete industry, including how design, factory production, and site installation work together.
• People Leadership: A proven track record of guiding, supporting, and developing project and site management teams.
• Project Scope: Experience managing a varied portfolio of project packages from early planning through to successful client handover.
• Process-Driven & Organised: A structured approach to work, with a natural ability to keep construction schedules, timelines, and logistics moving forward smoothly.
• Commercial Awareness: Good financial and contractual understanding to help protect project health, assisting your team to manage variations fairly, and support business success.
• Collaborative Connection: The ability to understand the needs of both design and the production to ensure best outcomes for both projects and the business.
• Client Care: Excellent communication and relationship skills, with the ability to build trust and long-term partnerships with main contractors, architects, and developers.
• Problem Solving: A collaborative approach to resolving engineering or logistical challenges alongside your team.
• Positive Motivation: A proactive, enthusiastic approach to maintaining high standards and building on our reputation as an industry leader.
• People Developer: A genuine passion for mentoring others, helping team members set clear goals, and supporting their professional growth.
• Safety Mindset: A deeply held belief that a safe site is a successful site, encouraging an open, proactive safety culture across all projects

Qualifications / Expertise

• Education: A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related building-environment discipline Is desirable.
• Health & Safety: Valid safety credentials (such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH, or equivalent senior site safety qualification) reflecting a shared commitment to keeping teams safe.

Equal Opportunities

Techrete is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all applicants fairly and without discrimination, in accordance with applicable legislation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to ensure a respectful and supportive workplace for all.