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Head of Operations – Defence Projects (Major Works & FM) Location: Oxford / South West & South East (with significant site presence) Salary: Competitive senior package + car/allowance + bonus Portfolio Value: £25m–£30m (2026 programme) Creating and maintaining great places to live and work delivered by excellent people who care… The Opportunity This is a high-impact senior leadership role responsible for the delivery and performance of a major Defence projects and FM portfolio, valued at £25m–£30m for 2026. The scale, complexity and stakeholder environment demand an experienced Construction Project / Contracts Manager or Project Director, ideally from a Tier 1 contracting background, who is looking to take the next step into a strategic Head of Operations role. You will have full accountability for operational delivery, safety, commercial performance and team leadership, while remaining highly visible on site and closely engaged with both clients and supply chain partners. What You’ll Be Doing Operational & Project Leadership • Take overall responsibility for the safe, compliant and profitable delivery of a complex Defence works programme, • Provide visible, on-the-ground leadership, regularly attending sites and engaging directly with delivery teams, • Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring programmes, quality, cost and safety expectations are met, • Identify projects that are underperforming and drive practical improvements in delivery approaches Client & Stakeholder Management • Act as a senior interface with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), establishment leads and key stakeholders, • Build trusted relationships with clients through credibility, accountability and consistent delivery, • Ensure client requirements are understood and translated clearly to delivery teams and suppliers Contractor & Supply Chain Oversight • Lead and manage Tier 1 contractors and professional consultants, ensuring strong governance and performance, • Drive best practice across commercial management, supply chain engagement and risk management, • Ensure materials, labour and specialist suppliers are procured efficiently and compliantly Leadership & Team Development • Bring a strong character and presence capable of uniting diverse delivery teams, • Create a culture where people take ownership, collaborate and continuously improve, • Mentor and develop senior managers, project managers and operational leaders, • Identify skills gaps and ensure the right capability is in place across the portfolio Commercial & Strategic Accountability • Maintain full accountability for profitability, forecasting, cash flow and risk management, • Support strategic planning and business growth within the Defence portfolio, • Ensure governance, reporting and controls are robust, timely and aligned to company standards What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Operations Leader, • Background delivering large, complex construction or major works programmes, ideally within Defence, infrastructure or highly regulated environments, • Strong experience working with Tier 1 contractors and managing multi-disciplinary project teams, • Demonstrated ability to lead from the front, bringing teams together and improving delivery performance, • Comfortable operating at both strategic and site level – this is not a desk-based role, • Natural authority and credibility with senior clients, contractors and internal stakeholders Career Development This role is well suited to a senior Project Director or Contracts Manager who wants to: • Take ownership of a multi-project operational portfolio, • Broaden their influence beyond individual projects, • Progress towards wider operational or divisional leadership In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more. We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential. Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.

Senior / Associate Project Manager - Construction Consultancy Oxford £65,000-£80,000 + Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to step into a senior role with genuine influence, leadership opportunity and a clear pathway through to Partner level? Our client, a leading UK construction consultancy, has secured several high-profile leisure, hospitality and entertainment schemes and is now seeking a driven Senior or Associate Project Manager to join their growing team. The Opportunity This is an exceptional chance to work on a diverse pipeline of construction projects across the leisure and entertainment sectors-ranging from state-of-the-art hospitality venues to complex refurbishment and new-build developments. As part of a thriving consultancy environment, you will also have the opportunity to deliver projects across wider sectors including commercial, residential, mixed-use and public realm. You'll take ownership of schemes from RIBA Stages 0-7, providing full project leadership from early feasibility through to handover. This role is ideal for someone who wants autonomy, visibility within the business, and meaningful career progression. About the Consultancy Our client is known for: • A high-performing yet supportive culture, • Strong project pipelines across multiple construction sectors, • Clear, structured career progression all the way to Partner, • Industry-leading training, mentoring and professional development, • A reputation for delivering high-quality consultancy services within the built environment This firm offers the perfect blend of exposure, responsibility and long-term progression within a respected consultancy brand. What They're Looking For • Strong background in construction project management within a consultancy environment, • Chartered status or working towards: RICS, CIOB or MAPM, • Demonstrable experience delivering projects through full RIBA lifecycle (0-7), • Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to lead, coordinate and manage multidisciplinary construction teams Benefits • Salary £65,000-£80,000, • Car allowance, • Generous pension scheme, • Private medical cover, • Excellent holiday allowance, • Real opportunity to progress to Associate, Director and Partner level For a confidential conversation, please contact Halim Ahmad on 07399 556163 or email . Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our ___.

Role: Associate Director Project Monitoring. We are recruiting an Associate Director of Project Monitoring to join a leading construction consultancy providing fund monitoring and lender advisory services across the UK. This role focuses on advising corporate and high-net-worth finance clients on li

Town Planning Director I'm working with a very well-established and highly regarded consultancy in the town planning sector who are looking to appoint a Director-level Planning professional. You'll be joining a business with a strong project pipeline, delivering work across EIA, master plan

Job Title: Construction Project Manager. We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage key in-house projects, including the redevelopment of existing buildings, new build developments, and mixed-use schemes. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Construc

Due to expansion plans and recent project wins, a highly regarded super prime residential main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Director or Senior Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-end residential refurbishment projects across South West London and Surrey, with some ongoing invo

Project Director – Major Healthcare Projects | Canada. We’re seeking an accomplished Project Director to lead the planning and execution of major healthcare infrastructure projects across Ontario. This is a strategic leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineeri

A highly regarded private real estate business is seeking a Project Director to join its London office, leading the design and delivery of a significant pipeline of office-led construction and refurbishment projects across its UK portfolio. The Project Director will take full responsibility for the

If you want a role where your ability to win work directly drives the business forward, this is one of the strongest sales-led Project Director opportunities in the market right now. Project Director | Commercial Fit Out & Interiors | Hatfield (Hybrid). They want a sales-driven Project Director who

Other organisations may call this role an Engineering Projects Director, HVAC Projects Director, Mechanical Projects Director or Operations Director. As a Projects Director, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery from concept to completion, ensuring every installation meets our standards f

Additional Accountabilities (Director level). Contribution to growth of the Project Finance offering (pipeline, partnerships, team build). UK planning EIA without project finance exposure.

Managing client discussion on all project aspects and driving excellence across all project phases, from inception to execution and continuous improvement, the Project Director will partner across functions to ensure project performance, alignment to client requirements, and meeting the agency’s h

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director/Deputy Project Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of a major, high-profile complex building project in the United Kingdom. Job Title: Project Director – Major Complex Building Project (Confidential). Primavera P

We are recruiting an Associate Director of Project Monitoring to join a leading construction consultancy providing fund monitoring and lender advisory services across the UK. This role focuses on advising corporate and high-net-worth finance clients on live construction projects, delivering independ

The Project Director will lead under pressure, setting the standard for precision, accountability, and excellence across the project team. The Project Director will be accountable for the accommodation strategy, including complex rooming blocks and inventory management, alongside full ownership of f

If you’re ready to take on the challenge of shaping some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes as a Project Controls Director, please send through your CV by clicking the “apply now” button. A global consultancy is seeking experienced Project Controls Directors to join its e

Project Director - Project Venice Full Time, Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years Based - Worksop, S81 7AYProject Venice is a major transformation programme reshaping sauce manufacturing and future operational capability. We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead the full end-to-end deli

The business has a robust pipeline of work in Edinburgh, particularly within the residential, hotel, mixed-use and commercial sectors, and is known for its collaborative culture, repeat clients and long-term approach to project delivery.

Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with a range of internal and external stakeholdersMore about the Project Director role…You will help colleagues build and lead effective, high performing management teams ensuring all aspects of processes are met and run smoothly and efficiently t

A global consultancy is seeking experienced Programme Directors to join its expanding team delivering major infrastructure programmes across sectors including civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy. These specific permanent roles are available on a hybrid basis and will focus on hug

VAT Director, ACA, CTA, VAT Project Manager, Part RemoteVAT Director required to work for a Professional Services business based in Southampton. We need a VAT Director or Associate Director who is ready to step up to Director level.

Investor and Developer Project Management. An experienced Project Manager with an established track record in the London Owner, Investor, Developer Sector is required by a leading international built asset consultancy.

A well-known construction consultancy in Greater London is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Project Management. You will oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and ensure engagement with key clients and stakeholders.

International property consultancy has a requirement for an experienced Project Director level Project Manager with occupier fit out experience to work on high profile schemes for their blue-chip client base in and around London. Project Director - Corporate Occupier.

Proven experience as an MEP Project Director or Senior Project Manager on large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects. Engineering and Project Management. Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Mechanical Engineering” roles.

Degree and MRICS or APM qualified you will have demonstrable experience in managing multiple or complex projects and be capable of running projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, ensuring work and projects are running on time and to budget. This independent construction and property

Project Directors at Turner & Townsend work on business initiatives and lead delivery, at all lifecycle stages, on a broad range of projects and programmes across public and private sectors including Aviation, Highways, Rail, Environment, Utilities, and more. We have exciting opportunities for Proje

Role: Associate Director – Project Monitoring. We are recruiting an Associate Director of Project Monitoring to join a leading construction consultancy providing fund monitoring and lender advisory services across the UK. This role focuses on advising corporate and high-net-worth finance clients o

Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project. If you enjoy working as part of a team that influences construction strategy and supports ongoing project delivery, this is

A leading real estate firm in London is seeking a Project Director to oversee the delivery of key office-led construction and refurbishment projects. This position offers significant autonomy and the chance to influence project strategy within a reputable portfolio. This role involves substantial re

Associate Director - Infrastructure & Project Finance Asset Management. This is an exciting, client facing role, working as an Associate Director within a high performing team managing LBG's core and growing Infrastructure & Project Finance (I&PF) asset class portfolio (currently consisting of 150+

As a Project Director, you will oversee the delivery of complex data centre projects for blue-chip clients, supported by a strong Senior Operations team. Project Director Requirements:. Project Director Responsibilities:.

A leading consultancy is seeking an ambitious Project Management Director to lead a team across various sectors in London. The ideal candidate will have a chartered qualification and experience managing complex projects over £20m.

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Director to join their Midlands team. The role involves overseeing large-scale construction projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely and on time. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in constru

A global solutions provider seeks a Project Director to lead and manage large-scale automation projects valued between $60M and $150M. A successful Project Director will ensure high-quality project execution while maintaining client satisfaction and financial performance. The ideal candidate will po

If you are a Junior Director/Associate Director ready to take on more responsibility and work on projects with a global mandate, this could be the perfect fit for you. The Head of Infrastructure Finance is supported by another director in the UK, an Associate Director in Mexico and support from juni

A leading real estate firm in Central London seeks a Project Director to lead the design and delivery of major construction projects. This pivotal role requires a technically strong individual with over 10 years of experience in project delivery, particularly in large-scale office projects (£100m+)

We are currently recruiting for a Project Director in our Building Operating Unit with a focus on Defence projects. As the Project Director you will lead the Tender, Design and Construction process, maximise the team’s potential to deliver a successful project safely and commercially. Lead and dev

You’ll be challenged, trusted and empowered to make a real impact – on your projects, your career and the communities we serve. Lead transformational infrastructure projects that shape a city’s future. Our Consulting team plays a central role in shaping the city’s infrastructure, delivering

The Deputy Director, Digital Project and Change Delivery is a senior leadership role within HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS). Deputy Director, Digital Project and Change Delivery - HM Courts and Tribunals Service - SCS1. The postholder will be responsible for driving delivery excellence a

A leading engineering company in the East Midlands is seeking a Project Director to manage a key project framework. The role involves driving project safety, leading phases from pre-construction to delivery, and ensuring engagement with clients.

A leading engineering firm in Derby seeks a Project Director to deliver key projects in the regulated sector, such as nuclear sites. The role requires strong leadership in health and safety, project management, and long-term client relationship building. Candidates should possess experience in build

Deputy Director, Digital Project and Change Delivery. Deputy Director, Digital Project and Change Delivery. Drive delivery excellence across a portfolio of digital and technology change initiatives, ensuring projects and programmes are aligned to HMCTS priorities and delivered to time, cost, and qua

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager or Project Director on a permanent basis to be based in Stanstead on a hybris basis. Reporting to the Programme Delivery Director, lead a team accountable for integrating the Transformation Programme activities (infrastructure)

As an Event Project Director, You Will. With your skills in project planning, meeting planning and client relationship building, you'll keep events running smooth while building a team to support the volume. Master project planning and organization for diverse events.

The DPD will ensure the project managers are effectively leading project delivery in agreement with the contracted project timeline and budget. Director, Project Delivery - Global Project Management, Vaccines. The Director, Project Delivery (DPD) is critical to the successful deployment of clinical

Responsibilities include overseeing investment decisions and partnering with program directors. An international non-profit organization seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial operations and embed sustainability into decision-making.

A leading consultancy provider in the UK is seeking an Associate Director for Project Controls within the Energy & Natural Resources sector. This role involves driving business development in Aberdeen, leading a team across project management functions, and engaging with key stakeholders.