Head of Projects

Eden Brown ,
Reading, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £75,000 per annum

Overview

Eden Brown Built Environment are recruiting for a Head of Projects to join a leading international FM provider, working within their project division to be based along the M4 Corridor but overseeing a national account (including travel across the UK). The purpose of the role is to develop and deliver a range of projects on all maintenance contracts. Essential Qualifications/Criteria: - Recognised technical qualification within Construction, Mechanical or Electrical discipline. - Recognised Project Management Qualification Desirable/beneficial Qualifications: - NEBOSH - SMSTS - Beng - CDMc - Strong IT Skills Essential Criteria: - Full Drivers License (Car Allowance provided within Package) Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience. Responsibilities to Include: - 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. - Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts. - Complete projects on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties. - 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. Business Development: - Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities. - Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals. - Responsible for generating and securing new sales to exceed the annual financial plan. - Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies. - Lead the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings. People Management: - Recruit, train, appraise and manage a team of exceptional PM delivery team. - Have people plan in place at all times - Ensure the Project Managers are fully trained and equipped to deliver projects to the right standards and within the company policies and procedures. - Conduct performance reviews and create individual PDPs for all direct reports. - Responsible for recruitment and selection of all project staff. Being equally responsible for the resolution of any discipline and grievance issues that may arise. How to apply: There are a few options available however, we will require you to provide any relevant trade cards (JIB, CSCS, Skill card etc.), a CV/recent work history, recent work references and proof of right to work in the UK (Passport or Visa). 1. Apply for Job on this advert and submit your CV for consideration. 2. Call George Webb in our Bristol branch to discuss this position in more detail and the next steps. 3. Alternatively, email George Webb a copy of your CV quoting the reference number/job number. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.