Head of Projects

I’m currently assisting in recruiting a Head of Projects for a development organisation in the heart of Cornwall.

  • Permanent
  • Cornwall

With an investment and development partnership ethos, this organisation is currently on the search for a Head of Projects to join the senior management team,

Reporting to and working alongside the Development Director, the role will oversee the procurement, pre-construction and construction operations for the business, being involved from land acquisition through to handover /aftercare, ensuring the safe delivery of a quality product, within agreed budgets and timescales to achieve excellent customer satisfaction.

  • Take responsibility for overseeing the detailed design, procurement, and construction of all projects, in the main housing with some commercial, with additional support in acquisitions, planning, disposals, and aftercare.
  • Lead, inspire, and manage the project management team, ensuring efficient use of resources to enhance productivity and drive value creation.
  • Accountable for an operational budget of £50m, ensuring site and build costs are controlled and reviewed
  • In alignment with company values, work collaboratively with the senior management team, driving continuous improvement and best practice

What you need:

  • Significant experience working within the construction industry, managing complex major projects and multiple project programmes/portfolios.
  • Full project lifecycle knowledge – design, development, procurement, logistics, manufacture & assembly, commissioning and handover.
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Commercial and financial awareness with experience of contract management on major complex multi-million-pound projects.
  • Demonstrable risk & opportunity management skills
  • A strong team player, able to offer a ‘hands-on’ approach
  • Degree within a construction-related discipline with membership of a related profession – desirable

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business, offering part agile working, a car allowance, private medical insurance, pension and a performance-related bonus.

For an informal discussion please call Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

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