Overview
Job Title: Head of Projects - Catering Fit Out
Location: Croydon, CR0 4XD
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full time, Permanent
IFSE Group design, build and fit-out award-winning restaurants and commercial kitchen facilities for companies across the UK, from high street brands to office and B&I food and beverage facilities. From a single piece of equipment to a full turn-key package, we treat every project with the same care and efficiency, creating great results for our customers, our partners and our team.
Role
Due to a high level of enquiries and increasing projects, IFSE seeks a Head of Projects to manage their Project Management team.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the IFSE catering installation Project Management team and function, collaborating with all other internal teams.
* Implement systems to provide a holistic view of all projects, including weekly updates and reviews at the Monday Morning Meeting.
* Occasionally assist the sales team with client presentations and offer pre-order advice, including site visits and M&E service advice.
* Have working knowledge of order processing systems to ensure equipment is procured and received on time, and manage project delays.
* Check service drawings, quotations, and M&E specifications for accuracy and coordination.
* Prepare and oversee work programs for catering installation projects.
* Act as a senior point of contact for clients/main contractors when needed.
* Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety on all IFSE sites.
* Act as a link between the Sales and Project Management teams to ensure quality service and appropriate expectations.
* Collaborate with the Head of Building Works to ensure smooth operations between both project management elements.
* Assist with pricing installations when requested.
* Allocate new projects to team members and ensure efficient handovers from the sales team.
* Oversee installation and fabrication companies to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with program requirements. Ensure an appropriate spread of suppliers to meet demand.
* Liaise daily with the project management team to ensure smooth workflows and balanced workloads.
* Work with the Compliance Manager to ensure the quality of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), checking all sub-contractor RAMS before submission.
* Proactively suggest improvements to the PM service.
* Provide cover for project managers when they are on leave or managing multiple projects.
* Be aware of payment terms and alert finance departments when payment is required prior to delivery.
* Conduct site visits with PMs to maintain familiarity with all current projects.
* Ensure projects are handed over effectively with all necessary paperwork.
* Liaise with Romann Catering regarding maintenance contracts for handed-over projects.
* Organise and lead monthly Project Management Meetings.
* Ensure the team uses the Site Audit Pro application for site snagging.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experienced Catering Project Management Leader with proven experience in overseeing a commercial catering project management function.
* Excellent knowledge of all major catering equipment brands/equipment.
* Excellent technical knowledge of M&E services requirements for commercial catering installations.
* Candidate to be located within 1 hour commute of IFSE Croydon Office.
* Candidate to either hold CFSP qualification or be willing to achieve the qualification.
* SMSTS Qualification required as well as other compliance qualifications (first aid, asbestos awareness etc).
* Excellent interpersonal skills required to lead the team of 3 project managers and liaise with other departments within IFSE. A positive, pro-active outlook is required.
* Excellent Customer Service ethos.
* Good understanding of project management IT applications, with the ability to suggest new technologies.
* Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.
What you'll receive
* A competitive salary
* Company car (details to be agreed)
* Discretionary annual bonus (paid early in the financial year)
* Private Health Care (after 20 weeks service)
* Generous Company Pension (4% company contribution)
* Life cover amounting to 4x salary (after 20 weeks service)
* Paid annual leave: 25 days + public holidays. Following the third year of service, leave increases by one day per year, up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave. Bank holidays are paid in addition to the above annual leave.
Additional Information
* Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.
* Work schedule of 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with on-site parking available and the IFSE offices are within a 5 minute walk of the Waddon Marsh tram stop.
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Related roles and notes
Candidates with experience of; Catering Project Manager, M&E Project Manager, Commercial Kitchen Project Manager, Catering Installation Manager, Project Leader, SMSTS Qualified Project Manager may also be considered for this role.
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