Head of PMO & Operations

Overview

Lead PMO & Ops, driving governance, financial performance and team development

Key Responsibilities

• strategic planning
• bid management
• budget forecasting
• client relations
• technical advice
• compliance oversight

Tasks

-Link the growth ambitions to revenue, recruitment and business development strategies to identify clear action plans to meet the overall strategy for growth -Develop and implement strategies that support growth and stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the Business Unit remains competitive. -Ensure that regular and meaningful engagement takes place with all staff delivering business strategy through clear and constant communication. -Support bid activity for the Business Unit in conjunction with the Business Development team, to ensure professional, profitable and successful bid outcomes, that provide levels of turnover and profit that support the financial performance of the Business Unit. -Own and manage the preparation of annual and monthly budgets and forecasting to support divisional strategy and objectives whilst ensuring work volumes, business profit and other specified non-financial targets are met, i.e recruitment and retention targets. -Support and maintain relationships with existing Clients and actively pursue new work leads to attract new Clients. -Encourage and develop strong leadership qualities within the Business unit, delivering clear direction and leadership through the provision of objectives, responsibilities and accountabilities, managing performance and identifying talent and successors accordingly. -Provide expert technical advice and guidance to the team and Clients to ensure best practice and build a strong reputation for effective delivery. -Ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations and policies. -Ensure the business maintains strong financial health and safety performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative standards in all dealings and business transactions. -Lead and mentor a team fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment and encourage a continuous improvement culture. -Develop and manage relationships effectively with clients and internal stakeholders in cross-functional teams to align goals with overall Company objectives. -Develop key policies and processes to align to the changing requirements of the business while supporting and driving business performance. -Support the Lead on Health and Safety (SHEQ) across the Business Unit, ensuring company procedures and processes are followed, and SHEQ-related KPIs are met, recorded and shared for future audit. -Prepare and present reports including high quality, succinct and relevant operational and financial information via budget updates and business unit reviews to the Freedom Senior Leadership Team and other business stakeholders.

Requirements

• gis
• primavera
• bim
• chartership
• apm
• leadership

What You Bring

-Understanding of environmental permitting and ecological constraints. -10+ years of strong technical expertise in required discipline, demonstrating solution-finding through critical technical thinking and leveraging technical ability to solve problems. -Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and internal/external stakeholder requirements. -Experience within an operational leadership role and proven track record of managing a large team and multiple projects -Understanding and experience of working under, standard forms of contract such as JCT, NEC3 or 4. Demonstrable understanding and experience of working with EWNs, Variations, Change Events on large projects. -Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. -Familiarity with GIS and land referencing software. -Experience in utilities, energy, or transport sectors. -Ability to manage multiple pressing priorities at the same time, to find ways to tackle large problems in manageable pieces. Strong ability to prioritise work -Demonstrable ability to drive through and impliment strategic business, or project, improvement initiatives while managing project/client requirements -Ability to understand Primavera P6 project programmes and interpret/understand key attributes such as Critical Path, SPI/CPI, Earned Value etc. -Experience of working in the general Energy sector and specifically the Electricity sector on OHL / underground cabling projects requiring consent. -Chartership and/or qualification in APM or similar -Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, APM, CMI). -Experience working on DCOs or large-scale infrastructure projects. -Track record of successful delivery across multiple complex projects. -Degree in relevant discipline -Good understanding of UK statutory and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Electricity Act, Planning Act, Compulsory Purchase Orders). -Project Management qualification from relevant industry bodies such as APM, PMI etc. -Strong digital credentials; understanding of Teams, Sharepoint, business EM softwares, and BIM on projects. -Experience of working on large-scale infrastructure projects in the Energy, Power, Nuclear, Water, Transport or Linear infrastructure sectors -Understanding of financial statements and financial accounts, interpreting project financial metrics to understand project health/level of distress.

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Benefits

-Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) -Competitive salary -Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution -Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes -Personal development programme. -Sick Pay -25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays -Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days -Car or Car allowance -Private Medical Insurance

About Freedom

-Delivers a wide range of engineering, environmental, and technical services to support critical infrastructure needs. -A trusted partner in the UK infrastructure sector, known for handling complex and high-profile projects. -Works across key sectors including energy, utilities, transport, and water resources, ensuring lasting impact. -Combines innovation with experience to provide tailored solutions for both public and private clients. -Recent projects include large-scale transport networks, sustainable energy infrastructure, and significant water management solutions. -Committed to quality, providing critical services where they are most needed for businesses and government entities.

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