Role: Head of Projects
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Per Year + Car Allowance
Location: Hybrid Role – Site Based In Peterborough
Duration: Permanent Job
Wanted: Head of Projects (Peterborough based) to join my client who are leaders in their field. This is a key role where you will be driving growth across existing contracts whilst expanding services with current & new clients. My clients deliver a wide range of electrical installation work across multiple teams. If you are an experienced leader who has a demonstrative portfolio to drive commercial growth – I want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Full accountability for the delivery of all project activities across our customer sites.
- Delivery of the annual budget relating to project services.
- To lead and manage multiple residential electrical contract teams ensuring all projects and works delivered meet time, cost, and quality requirements of the individual customers.
- Identify and deliver an organic growth across our residential sites while prospecting new opportunities.
- Oversee the preparation of cost estimates, bids, and quotations for the work packages.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of residential electricians, project managers, and contractors.
- Allocate resources effectively and ensure teams meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Maintain and build relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring client requirements are met and act as the primary point of contact for project-related queries.
- Ensure all works comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements. Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within all project activities.
- Monitor and enforce the highest standards of quality control, ensuring that all electrical systems are installed and tested to specification.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on project status, financials, and any issues that may affect timelines or costs. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
- Ensure staff have development plans to increase their skills and provide a rewarding career path in their chosen discipline.
Skills & Experience Needed:
- In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing, and delegating tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
- Relevant certifications or licenses in electrical contracting (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Electrical Contractor) are a plus.
- A proven track record of leading and developing engineering or technical teams.
- Successful delivery of financial budgets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proven capability to identify and deliver value driven reliability solutions.
- Strong evidence of capability to operate at a senior leadership level within a professional services business.
Next Steps:
If this role sounds of interest, please click to apply or alternatively email your CV to jharris@theonegroup.co.uk and James Harris will be in touch to discuss the finer details.
