Head of Projects - Ref: NO24

Head of Projects - Ref: N024

Location: Kidderminster

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm – flexibility required (Permanent).

Salary: Competitive salary – dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits: Difference Maker Awards, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Group Earnings Scheme, Holiday Buy Scheme, Life and Accident Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays, Birthday holiday, Perks and Employee Assistance Program.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Head of Projects to lead our project delivery function. You will oversee a team of Managers, Project Managers, and Project Engineers—balancing workload, supporting commercial performance, and ensuring contracts are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing project delivery team, including coaching and performance management

* Plan and allocate resources effectively to maximise utilisation and delivery performance

* Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring programme, cost control and quality standards are met

* Monitor progress and act as the escalation point—proactively managing risks and resolving issues

* Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the full project lifecycle

* Develop and maintain accurate revenue forecasts aligned to the project pipeline; collaborate with Finance and Operations

* Provide commercial support to ensure projects remain financially viable and aligned with contractual requirements

* Champion health & safety, quality and regulatory compliance, including building regulations and fire safety standards

* Work closely with Engineering, Design and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement

Experience and Qualifications

* Proven leadership experience in project delivery, including coaching and performance management

* Strong capability in resource/capacity planning and managing complex workloads

* Excellent project management fundamentals—delivering to time, cost and quality

* Commercial and financial awareness (cost control, revenue forecasting, margin management)

* Working knowledge of JCT and NEC3/4 contracts

* Full UK driving licence

Skills and Attributes

* Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong stakeholder management

* Strong organisational skills—able to manage multiple priorities and complex workloads

* Proactive, adaptable, and resilient; performs well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

* Collaborative team player who works effectively across Engineering, Design, Finance and Operations

* Strong IT skills (Microsoft 365: Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

* Desire to learn and continually improve knowledge and ways of working

Behaviours and expectations

* Actively promotes and embeds equity, diversity, and inclusion

* Demonstrates ethical leadership and role-models organisational values

* Encourages learning from mistakes and supports psychological safety

* Acts with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement in high-risk and regulated environments

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Opportunities for career development and progression

* Ongoing training and professional support

* A collaborative and safety-focused working environment

Please send your CV to Careers emails.

People Department, NSP Ltd, Europa Building, Hoo Farm Industrial Estate, 35a Arthur Drive, Kidderminster, DY11 7RA

NSP are an equal opportunities employer