Head of Projects

Job Title: Head of Commercial and Project Delivery Location: Ashford Salary: £80,000 per annum Role Summary for Head of Commercial and Project DeliveryTo provide clear commercial and project delivery leadership across all operational activities, with direct accountability for revenue delivery, gross margin performance, and commercial discipline.The role ensures that what is committed commercially is delivered operationally, driving robust governance, margin protection, risk mitigation, and consistent execution. While the role sets standards and frameworks, it is also expected to actively intervene where delivery, revenue, or margin commitments are at risk, holding teams accountable for outcomes rather than activity.Key Responsibilities for Head of Commercial and Project DeliveryLead and develop the operational project delivery team to deliver against agreed revenue and profit margin objectives, not simply manage project activity.Hold Project Managers accountable for previously stated forecasts, delivery commitments, and commercial assumptions, as well as future projections.Set clear expectations for project progress, risk identification, and resolution, intervening directly where commitments are missed or risks are not actively mitigated.Drive backlog conversion with clear ownership, ensuring projects move from order intake to invoicing in line with commercial expectations.Ensure revenue forecasting is evidence-based, challenged where necessary, and owned by the Project ..... full job details .....