Head of Projects - Chester
22 days ago
Chester
Head of Projects – Hard Services (FM / Engineering) Chester £80,000/ 90,000 + Package We are seeking an experienced Head of Projects to lead the delivery of engineering and hard services projects across a high-profile Chester portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing a small team and overseeing key project delivery within a technical FM environment. The Role As Head of Projects, you will oversee the successful delivery of 2 key engineering projects, while directly managing a team of 3–5 Project Managers. You’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining high technical and compliance standards across all activities. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3–5 Project Managers, • Oversee delivery of 2 flagship hard services / engineering projects, • Ensure full lifecycle project delivery from planning through to completion, • Maintain compliance with H&S and statutory regulations, • Act as the senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders, • Drive commercial performance, cost control, and reporting, • Provide technical leadership across M&E / building services Requirements • Proven experience in a senior projects role (Head of Projects / Project Director / Senior Project Manager), • Strong background in hard services / engineering / M&E within FM, • Experience managing teams and overseeing multiple projects, • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, • Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and performance, • Technical qualifications in mechanical, electrical, or building services (desirable) Package • Salary: £80,000/ 90,000, • Bonus + Car Allowance, • Private Healthcare, • Pension, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays This is an excellent opportunity for a senior projects professional looking to step into a leadership role within a well-established FM / engineering environment, working on high-value Chester-based projects