Head of Projects (Fire & Security / AV)
A respected, independently owned Fire & Security and AV specialist is looking for a Head of Projects to take full ownership of its Project Delivery function.
This is a true leadership role, not just a step up in title.
While this position sits at Head of level, the business is open to individuals currently operating as a Senior Project Manager, Head of Projects, Operations Manager, Head of Operations or Technical Manager, who are already influencing delivery at a departmental level and are ready to take full ownership.
You will be overseeing a live portfolio that can exceed 80 active installations at any one time, with individual project values reaching into the millions (£££).
You will lead a team of Project Managers, take ownership of departmental P&L, manage forecasting and reporting, and work closely with the Engineering Director to balance manpower, delivery performance and margin control.
The Role
* Line management of multiple Project Managers
* Oversight of 80+ concurrent projects
* Ownership of Projects P&L and forecasting
* Resource and capacity planning
* Governance and delivery standards
* Escalation point for commercial and technical risk
* Senior stakeholder and key client engagement
You are accountable for performance, margin and how the department operates.
This role requires someone comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level when needed.
About You
You must come from a Fire and Security or Audio Visual background.
You may currently be a:
* Senior Project Manager stepping into broader responsibility
* Head of Projects or Projects Lead
* Operations Manager or Head of Operations within a technical delivery environmentTechnical Manager with strong project and team oversight
What matters is that you have:
* Progressed from engineering or technical delivery
* Experience managing Project Managers, not just engineers
* Oversight of a large, multi project portfolio
* Exposure to or ownership of departmental P&L
* Worked closely with engineering leadership on manpower planning
* Acted as an escalation point on complex or drifting projects
This role suits a technically credible leader who wants to run a function, not just deliver projects.
Package / Benefits
* Up to £80,000 basic salary
* £650 per month car allowance
* Hybrid working
* Annual leave increasing with service plus bank holidays
* Birthday off after one year
* Staff discount scheme and salary sacrifice options
* Auto enrolment pension
* Mobile expense and parking management tools
* Ongoing training and regular review meetings
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