Head of Projects

Role: Head of Projects

Location: Warwick 

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Projects to lead and deliver a portfolio of Facilities Management (FM) projects and small scale construction projects within a healthcare setting. This role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle across multiple live hospital sites, managing a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. You will be responsible for capital works, lifecycle, and variation projects, ensuring compliance with Healthcare Technical Memoranda (HTM) and RIBA design stages while driving operational excellence and exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management:

   

• Lead and manage a diverse team, including Senior Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, CAD Managers, PMO team, and external Architectural, Structural, and M&E consultants.

   

• Foster a culture of collaboration, development, and continuous improvement.

   

• Project Portfolio Management:

   

• Oversee and deliver a capital works, variations, and lifecycle portfolio across healthcare sites.
• Ensure adherence to HTM guidelines and alignment with RIBA design stages throughout project delivery.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

   

• Develop and implement strategic frameworks and project controls to drive consistency and efficiency.

   

• Financial Oversight:

   

• Manage financial forecasting, budgets, and risk management.

   

• Ensure projects comply with financial targets and contractual obligations.

   

• Construction Design Management (CDM):

   

• Execute CDM duties, including oversight of temporary works and compliance with H&S regulations.

   

• Implement robust risk mitigation strategies to ensure safe and compliant project delivery.

   

• Stakeholder & Client Engagement:

   

• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring their needs and expectations are consistently met.

   

• Lead stakeholder engagement sessions, providing clear communication and progress updates.

   

• Process Improvement & Governance:

   

• Enhance lifecycle and asset management processes to optimise business continuity.

   

• Standardise project management best practices through the development of a Project Management Office (PMO).

  Key Skills and Competencies:

   

• Strategic Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.

   

• Project Delivery Expertise: Extensive experience in delivering FM projects within live healthcare environments.

   

• Financial and Budget Management: Skilled in financial forecasting, cost control, and risk mitigation.

   

• Stakeholder & Client Management: Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on client satisfaction.

   

• Process Improvement: Demonstrated success in enhancing processes and driving operational efficiency.

   

• Health & Safety Compliance: Expert knowledge of CDM regulations and healthcare standards

How to Apply:

Please send your CV along with a covering letter to (url removed). If you are shortlisted, 300North will contact you to discuss the role in more detail and outline the next steps.