Head of Projects

Overview

Lead delivery of multi‑million building services projects, managing budgets, teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• budget control
• project execution
• process improvement
• client management
• risk management

Tasks

-Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers and supporting staff. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth. -Accountable for project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and ensuring projects achieve commercial targets and profitability. Monitor project performance against key financial metrics. -Oversee the entire project lifecycle for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring robust planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Drive operational excellence, identify and mitigate project risks, and ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulations. -Develop and implement project management strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency, quality, and profitability across all projects. Actively contribute to business growth and strategic planning. -Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Ensure client expectations are not only met but exceeded, fostering repeat business and positive referrals.

Requirements

• senior pm
• project delivery
• engineering degree
• commercial acumen
• m&e knowledge
• safety regulations

What You Bring

-Extensive proven experience in a senior project management or director-level role within the M&E / Building Services sector. -Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex, high-value building services projects. -Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. -Strong commercial acumen and experience with contract negotiation, financial management, and P&L responsibility. -In-depth knowledge of M&E systems, building regulations, health & safety legislation, and industry best practices.

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About Trevett Project Services

-Founded by seasoned built-environment professionals, the firm was born to bridge the gap between specialist talent and sector employers. -Drawing on decades of recruitment know-how, they've cultivated deep networks across commercial, industrial and facilities sectors. -Operating as a boutique agency, they deliver highly personalised recruitment-from senior FM roles to C-suite engineering hires. -They've navigated the complexities of both hard and soft services, energy optimisation and property management projects. -Adapting fluidly between permanent, contract and temporary hires, they've supported clients through expansions, cover gaps and key launches. -Their signature is matching not just skills, but culture-earning praise for quality placements that stick long-term. -Though modest in size, they punch above their weight by focusing on lasting relationships and bespoke talent solutions.

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