Head of Projects

HEAD OF PROJECTS

Location: Weybridge, Surrey (KT15 3NB)

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Head of Projects to join our team to deliver planned client identified project works. This role is based on-site at our client’s Weybridge Campus

Job Purpose:

As the Head of Projects, you'll lead teams to safely deliver projects and have responsibility for generating a sales pipeline to drive revenue. You will make sure that projects are secured, delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins specified by the business.

Main Duties:

• Take client briefs on mechanical projects and oversee project initiation stages.
• Lead the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and MAC within a key account.
• Grow the account organically within the allocated regional area.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Projects Team, key accounts, government operations, and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and manage health & safety standards.
• Oversee commercial governance, risk management, and P&L accountability.
• Develop supply chain strategy and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Coach and manage a team of 7, including 5 Project Managers, to deliver projects to high standards.

About You:

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior PM in a M&E, construction or other Critical environments.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of construction health and safety laws and associated legislation - including CDM Regulations (2015)
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
• Holder of a recognised PM qualification (e.g. RICS / APM / PMP / Prince 2 / PMI)
• Experienced in developing new project opportunities - with a proven track record in high class project management delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen, including experience of running a P&L.
• Knowledge of the Construction industry including working experience with RIBA Work Stages.
• Demonstrable evidence of having managed, coached and developed a project team.
• Knowledge of key operational procedures, eg, project road maps, planned maintenance systems, Quality, Health & Safety systems etc.
• Experience of working on Government Contracts is desirable but not essential.
• Great influencing and negotiation skills including the ability to create, present and manage bids, tenders and proposals.
• Presenting and discussing technical topics with confidence.
• A recognised technical qualification in a building services discipline (e.g. Mech/Elec/Civil/RICS etc) would be an important pre-requisite of the role.
• Desirable: experience of project delivery relating to mechanical services including but not limited to Boilers, Chillers, AHU’s, Lab Extract Systems, Steam distribution and refrigerant could be an important element of the role.
• Good computer skills – MS Project, MS Office etc

*Please Note: All candidates must have or be able to achieve SC Security Clearance*

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0330 311 2739