A growing organisation within the built environment sector is seeking an experienced Head of Projects to lead a diverse portfolio of project activity. This senior role will develop, guide, and empower high-performing teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to exceptional standards

The ideal candidate will combine strong operational leadership with commercial acumen, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with business objectives. This is an opportunity to shape long-term project strategy, build client relationships, and drive innovation across the function

Reporting into the Group Head of Estates, you'll be a relationship builder and a business winner. You'll come from a background of winning / working on small projects (you may have been the MD of your own Construction business previously). You'll split your time during the week between 2 sites (Chester & the Southwest), so you'll need to be mobile and happy to stay away at times

Role:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the project portfolio, ensuring safety, compliance and quality at every stage Build, coach and develop high-performing teams capable of delivering a wide range of projects Drive commercial performance through strategic planning, forecasting, and strong financial oversight Develop a sustainable pipeline of future project opportunities, including leading bids, proposals and presentations Maintain high standards of governance, reporting and project controls across all workstreams Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all projects are delivered safely, meeting statutory, technical and quality requirements Recruit, retain and develop talent to support current delivery and future growth Identify, scope and progress new project opportunities Oversee all commercial and contractual commitments associated with project delivery Deliver projects to agreed timelines, budgets and performance measures Lead risk management activity across technical, health & safety, financial and operational domains Build strong working relationships with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders Manage bids, tenders and proposals, ensuring submissions are competitive and compelling Drive revenue growth and secure new business opportunities Provide senior-level reporting, insights and operational updates Oversee project reviews, ensuring compliance with health & safety and project governance standards About You (Experience & Background)

Extensive experience delivering complex projects within construction, engineering, facilities, infrastructure, or related environments. Proven ability to lead project teams and manage senior‑level stakeholders. Strong commercial and financial management capability, including P&L responsibility. Be fully proficient with NEC contracts Experience preparing, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals. Track record of identifying and developing new project opportunities Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building capability Highly organised with strong planning and analytical skills Able to challenge, innovate, and drive continuous improvements Resilient, confident and able to perform in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments Qualifications (Desired but not essential)

Degree or technical qualification in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or similar SMSTS, CSCS and relevant health & safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) Strong literacy, numeracy and reporting capability

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