Head of Projects

Head of Projects

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Projects to work with a progressive diverse and inclusive Facilities Management organisation in Manchester with real growth and career development opportunities

As a Head of Projects, you will have a background in healthcare projects or PFI Projects (education or healthcare) and an excellent understanding of P&L and financial reporting

Summary:

• Head of Projects
• Manchester
• Salary – Negotiable for the right person + car allowance + package
• PFI experience healthcare Or Education
• Project Life-cycle

You will be required to lead your Project Management team in the safe delivery of both variable works and Lifecycle projects and have overall responsibility for managing workstreams to deliver revenue to the contract.

You will ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements

Duties:

• Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence.
• Recruit and retain talent for the present delivery and future growth of projects.
• Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities.
• Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects.
• Complete projects on time and on budget
• Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
• Maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services.
• Identify and win project through effective relationships.
• Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in either an M&E, FM, construction, or critical environment
• Experienced within PFI contracts
• Experience of developing new project opportunities
• Proven experience of running a P&L
• Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team  
• Experience of creating, presenting and managing on bids, tenders and proposals.
• Recognised technical qualification in either a construction, mechanical or electrical discipline (desired)
• Business standard of written and verbal literacy as well as above average numeracy skills 
• Recognised qualification in project management