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 environment
Technical 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
Keywords
Head of Projects, Projects Director, Fire and Security, AV, Project Delivery Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Senior Project Manager, Technical Manager, Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £80000.00 per year