Job Description
Head of Projects - Facilities Management – Cumbria – £85k inclusive of car allowance, plus excellent benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest Facilities Management companies in the UK at one of their prestigious clients’ sites based in Cumbria.
This is a rare opportunity with this client who are experiencing significant growth.
Salary: £85k inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits package.
Benefits to include: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits Scheme.
Location: Cumbria
Hours of work: 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Role Responsibilities:
* Responsible to the Project Director for the P&L of the Account and to lead and direct project activities to maintain and improve the net profitability of the business.
* Develop strong relationships with client staff and their representatives by applying Key Account Management principles to foster good working relationships at every level.
* Prepare with the Project Director an annual business plan and budget for the contract portfolio.
* Carry out regular monthly Project reviews of P&L accountability; including progress of projects; quality; H Relationships.
* Manage sub-contractors effectively both financially and commercially. Ensure all procurement processes and procedures are followed.
The successful candidate:
* A natural leader with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* An obvious empathy with customers and clients, an ability to quickly grasp their needs and an ability to galvanise resources to satisfy clients demands.
* An ability to quickly grasp changing needs and the talent to translate these into operational reality.
* An ability to identify and drive through ‘win-win’ solutions when even under considerable or sustained pressure.
* Qualified in an Engineering discipline and ability to obtain SC Clearance.
* Must have a proven track record working in a similar role within a Facilities Management/Building Services environment.