Job Description
Local Job Title: Senior Projects Lead
Department: Projects Office, West Bromwich
Reports to: Operations Director
SUMMARY
Leads the implementation of a standardised project management framework across all active
and upcoming projects. Establishes consistent processes, templates, and documentation for
project initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure. Trains and mentors project engineers to
ensure adoption and adherence to the framework, promoting best practices and high-quality
delivery.
Provides governance, oversight, and progress reporting to senior leadership, identifying
opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery, risk management, and resource
allocation. Drives efficiency, compliance, and consistency across the project portfolio.
Completes assigned activities under the general direction of the Projects Manager, ensuring full
compliance with departmental procedures and the Business Management System.
Responsible for the technical, commercial, and safety aspects of multiple projects, serving as
the primary project contact for customers, subcontractors, key suppliers, and internal
departments. Ensures that all assigned project requirements are efficiently scheduled and
successfully executed.
ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead by example, setting the highest standards of project leadership in promoting HS&E
planning, consultation, performance, and best practice, ensuring full compliance with
company procedures and legal obligations.
2. Lead daily team review meetings to align priorities, coordinate activities, and
communicate objectives for the day and week, ensuring all team members are focused
on achieving project milestones efficiently.
3. Conduct daily coordination reviews with the Technical Engineering Manager to ensure
the integrated Microsoft Project plans for both Projects and Technical Engineering are
fully aligned with project schedules, deliverables, and critical milestones, facilitating
proactive issue resolution and seamless cross-functional collaboration.
4. Collaborate proactively with the Projects Manager to oversee project plans and
performance, providing leadership and guidance to ensure compliance and best
practice.
5. Update monthly KPIs, regularly collect, review, and update project performance metrics
to accurately reflect progress against schedule, cost, quality, and risk targets. Ensure
KPI data is comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with organisational objectives.
6. Project dashboard maintenance, maintain and update the project dashboard, providing
real-time visibility into project status, key milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure
the dashboard clearly highlights any deviations from planned progress or emerging
risks.
7. Business scorecard updates, consolidate project-level data into the business
scorecard for management review, ensuring performance indicators across the
portfolio are up to date and clearly communicated to senior leadership.
8. Status reporting prepare detailed reports for management review meetings, highlighting
progress, key achievements, risks, and issues requiring attention. Provide actionable
insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
9. Continuous Improvement monitor trends in KPI performance, identify areas for
improvement, and collaborate with project teams to implement corrective actions or
process enhancements.
10. Cross-Functional alignment work closely with project engineers, technical teams, and
finance to ensure consistent reporting standards, data accuracy, and alignment of
project metrics with organisational priorities.
11. Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for site and other project personnel, and
ensure projects comply with CDM Regulations as required.
12. Ensure subcontractors and suppliers comply with company policies, procedures, and
processes, particularly regarding site-based activities.
13. Conduct formal and informal site safety inspections and audits, and oversee
maintenance, submission, and filing of HSE-related documents.
14. Review all applicable job data, including purchase orders, project plans, specifications,
and provide comments where necessary.
15. Coordinate with departments and project engineers/managers to meet scheduled
deadlines, maintain schedules for purchasing, fabrication, construction, inspection,
and start-up, and prioritise staff workload to meet project goals; assign warranty items
to engineering staff.
16. Schedule and conduct project review meetings focused on scope of supply, cost,
construction, and project scheduling.
17. Advise the Projects Manager of project status, risks, variations, costs, and warranty
issues, ensuring adherence to policies and established safety procedures.
18. Maintain effective communication with customers regarding project schedules and any
project-related issues.
19. Mentor and guide less experienced members of the project department.
20. Provide input and feedback into proposals, installation, production, purchasing, and
design as required.
21. Lead the implementation of a standardized project management framework across all
active and upcoming projects, including policies, procedures, templates, KPIs, and
reporting structures.
22. Design and deliver training programs for project engineers on the framework, including
workshops, hands-on sessions, and ongoing coaching to ensure adoption and
adherence.
23. Monitor framework adoption, address challenges, and maintain training records and
adoption metrics.
24. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery, risk
management, and resource allocation.
25. Produce deliverables including project management framework documentation,
templates, guidance, training materials, workshop records, monthly progress reports,
and recommendations for process optimization.
26. Other duties as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in project management, engineering, or site
management with proven project delivery (Preferred)
• Experience designing and implementing project management frameworks or standard
operating procedures.
• Strong training, mentoring, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools, ERP systems, and MS Office suite.
• High-level knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management,
risk management, and cost control, including forecasting and reporting.
PREFFERED COMPETENCIES
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in industrial, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead change and drive adoption across multi-disciplinary teams.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills when engaging with
customers, supply chain partners, senior management, and internal teams, ensuring
clear and effective information sharing.
• Analyse technical, contractual, and commercial documentation, providing clear and
professional responses to queries, risks, and issues.
• Prepare and present accurate project status reports, KPI updates, and performance
summaries, clearly highlighting progress, risks, and required actions to support
management decision-making.
• Lead and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring
discussions are focused, outcomes are documented, and actions are clearly assigned.
REPORTING & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
• Report directly to the Operations Director and Senior Leadership Team, providing clear
visibility of project performance, strategic alignment, and key risks across the portfolio.
• Conduct structured weekly progress reviews with the Operations Director to assess
project status, milestone achievement, resource allocation, emerging risks, and
required corrective actions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly reports to senior management outlining
progress against schedule, budget performance, forecast position, cost variances,
overspends, risk exposure, and mitigation strategies. Ensure reporting aligns with
agreed KPIs, dashboard metrics, and business scorecard requirements.
• Ensure all formal project communications, decisions, variations, and key actions are
accurately documented and distributed in accordance with company procedures,
governance standards, and data management policies.
• Performance will be measured against agreed deliverables, framework adoption
metrics, project outcomes, and financial performance indicators. Ongoing feedback
and review discussions will support continuous improvement and alignment with
departmental and organisational objectives.