Head of Projects

A well established Commercial Fit Out Contractor is looking to appoint a Head of Projects to oversee their Operational teams.

This is a high-impact leadership role with full accountability for project performance, team output, and profitability. You'll oversee multiple live projects, lead a team of Project Managers, making sure every project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the required standard

The Role

You'll take ownership of the entire project lifecycle – from design through to completion ensuring strong commercial and operational performance across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery

Lead and develop the Operational teams

Allocate projects and manage resource across multiple live jobs

Act as senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders

Oversee delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards

Commercial Performance

Own project profitability across all live work

Review costs, valuations, and forecasts on a weekly basis

Identify risks early and take action to protect margin

Support pre-construction with pricing and delivery input

Operational Oversight

Maintain clear reporting across all projects

Track performance across time, cost, and quality

Plan future resource requirements across delivery teams

Health & Safety

Ensure full compliance across all sites

Drive a strong, proactive safety culture

What We're Looking For

Proven track record delivering commercial fit-out projects

Experience leading and managing Project Managers or delivery teams

Strong commercial awareness – confident managing cost, margin, and risk

Able to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels

Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects

Strong client-facing and communication skills