Building Careers UK Ltd

Building Careers UK Ltd

Oldham, North West

Head of Projects

Full-Time£90,000 - 90,000 per yeartodayUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Proven experience in a senior project or programme leadership role
  • Strong track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream projects
  • HVAC or Mechanical engineering experience is essential
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at executive level
  • Experience building and leading high-performing delivery teams
  • Strong understanding of project management frameworks, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the overall project delivery function across our portfolio
  • Define and implement project management methodologies, standards, and governance
  • Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to align projects with business strategy and priorities
  • Ensure effective risk, issue, and dependency management across all projects
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery performance and capability
  • Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning across projects
  • Report on portfolio progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership
Technologies:
  • Support

More:

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Head of Projects to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the organisation. This senior leadership role is focused on end-to-end project execution, strategic alignment, and delivery excellence. We work closely with senior stakeholders to prioritise demand, manage resources effectively, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Our recruitment partner specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and supports permanent and temporary hiring. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

last updated 39 week of 2026

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About Building Careers UK Ltd

Building Careers UK Ltd

Building Careers UK Ltd

Oldham

IT

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