Head of Projects

A well established Commercial Fit Out Contractor is looking to appoint a Head of Projects to oversee their Operational teams.

This is a high-impact leadership role with full accountability for project performance, team output, and profitability. You''ll oversee multiple live projects, lead a team of Project Managers, making sure every project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the required standard

The Role

You''ll take ownership of the entire project lifecycle - from design through to completion ensuring strong commercial and operational performance across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and develop the Operational teams

• Allocate projects and manage resource across multiple live jobs

• Act as senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders

• Oversee delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards

Commercial Performance

• Own project profitability across all live work

• Review costs, valuations, and forecasts on a weekly basis

• Identify risks early and take action to protect margin

• Support pre-construction with pricing and delivery input

Operational Oversight

• Maintain clear reporting across all projects

• Track performance across time, cost, and quality

• Plan future resource requirements across delivery teams

Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance across all sites

• Drive a strong, proactive safety culture

What We''re Looking For

• Proven track record delivering commercial fit-out projects

• Experience leading and managing Project Managers or delivery teams

• Strong commercial awareness - confident managing cost, margin, and risk

• Able to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels

• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects

• Strong client-facing and communication skills