Head of Projects – FM (Manufacturing Sector) Midlands (Hybrid – Derby hub) | £30–40m Portfolio The Opportunity As Head of Projects, you'll lead a portfolio worth £30–40m annually, with full accountability for delivery, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
You'll act as the single point of contact for all projects, working closely with the client PMO and senior stakeholders to shape strategy, drive consistency, and deliver excellence across multiple sites.
This is a high-impact, visible role where cultural fit, relationship management, and leadership are just as critical as technical capability.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and inspire a team of 20–30 project professionals across the UK
Own full P&L responsibility (£30–40m), driving profit, cost control, and growth
Oversee delivery of high-volume, complex projects (£25k–£15m), including:
M&E and asset upgrades
Refurbishments and building fabric improvements
Manufacturing environment enhancements and installations
Energy and sustainability projects
Act as trusted advisor to the client, influencing CAPEX strategy and delivery models
Drive best‑in‑class health, safety, and governance standards
Strengthen long‑term client relationships in a demanding, high‑performance environment
Ensure strong commercial discipline, billing accuracy, and cash collection
What We're Looking For
Strong leadership experience managing projects in FM, construction, or manufacturing environments
Proven track record delivering across complex, multi‑site portfolios
Commercially astute with experience owning large budgets/P&L
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at senior levels
Project Management qualification (essential)
A resilient, hands‑on leader who thrives under scale and complexity
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