Head of Projects

Overview

Lead project delivery for BU, ensuring safety, budget, quality, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• bu reporting
• project delivery
• cost management
• procurement management
• risk governance
• client liaison

Tasks

-Provide accurate, timely BU reporting to the Business Unit Director and Group COO -Oversee delivery of all Business Unit projects (typically £50k–£2m) from inception to completion -Ensure robust controls are applied across programme, scope, budget, quality, risk, and health & safety -Manage cost plans, forecasts, cash flow, and reporting in collaboration with Finance and Commercial -Act as a senior member of the Business Unit management team, contributing to strategy, planning, and client development -Lead the Business Unit projects team, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and developing capability -Drive innovation, sustainability, and ESG commitments within project execution -Act as the Business Unit’s senior projects contact for key client accounts -Apply best practice procurement and contract management -Maintain compliance with statutory and company H&S standards, embedding a zero-harm culture -Work with Business Development and Operations to support project bids, tenders, and proposals -Ensure projects achieve agreed BU financial targets and margins -Ensure adherence to Pareto’s project governance and risk management frameworks -Align project delivery with the overall strategy and operational model -Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Requirements

• prince2
• chartered
• cdm regulations
• commercial acumen
• stakeholder mgmt
• facilities management

What You Bring

-Excellent stakeholder management, client-facing confidence, and communication skills -Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2) an advantage -Solid commercial acumen with proven ability to deliver margin and cash performance -Chartered (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE) or working towards desirable -Good knowledge of project methodologies, CDM Regulations, and statutory compliance -Strong track record of managing project teams in a Business Unit, regional, or account context -Significant experience delivering projects within Facilities Management, engineering, or construction

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About Pareto Facilities Management Ltd

-Founded with a commitment to providing high-quality facilities management solutions. -Specializes in offering tailored, proactive, and innovative solutions to industries such as commercial, residential, and industrial. -Extensive expertise in managing energy-efficient systems and optimizing transport logistics for clients. -Works with a variety of clients, delivering bespoke services to meet specific needs within each sector. -Known for its hands-on approach, working as a true partner in operational excellence. -Prides itself on offering cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or performance. -Has developed a strong reputation for reliability and responsiveness in managing large, complex facilities projects.

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