Head of Project Management
Gloucestershire - commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucesterand Tewkesbury
c£70k-£80k neg dep exp
Our client has been established for almost half a century and are recognised as global market leaders in the provision of rental solutions and equipment for a diverse range of customers and applications across the globe. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit a proactive and entrepreneurial Head of Project Management to both develop and lead Project Management teams of around 30 Project Managers, Supervisors and Engineers in order to ensure the highest levels of success and customer satisfaction across projects throughout the UK and Europe (so flexibility to travel is essential) in a business critical role that requires a strong people leader who is highly process-driven, operational, hands-on and has extensive experience of managing large teams and multiple complex projects across various locations at any one time.
Able to establish yourself as the strategic leader of Group Project Management teams, as Head of Project Management you will develop an exhaustive understanding of existing project management processes and drive collaboration within each area, through excellent resource planning, flexibility and efficient management, and will be responsible for setting strategic objectives for project management efficiency and increased productivity. Tasked with maintaining oversight of both current and future projects and assessing and mitigating the commercial, operational, safety and environmental risks, you will report on the same to the COO and wider Board, so exceptional communication skills at all levels are essential in the position.
Based out of prestigious offices near Cheltenham, you will be responsible for driving a resilient health and safety culture and ensuring the individual needs of each customer's compliance are met and will develop project plans and schedules for the more complex projects of the business, ensuring timelines and budgets are adhered to whilst ensuring customer service is constantly at the fore.
Other duties for this varied and challenging role will include (but not be limited to):
- Identifying and championing all aspects of process improvement for project delivery and training your teams in the process.
- Understanding current project management KPIs and recommending more/less for maximum productivity for all project types.
- Managing and monitoring external service providers whilst building strong relationships with preferred providers.
- Building and maintaining relationships with all department heads to make decisions regarding project management activity and strategic goals, often taking the lead.
- Reporting monthly to the Directors regarding performance, efficiencies and challenges.
To be considered for this varied and challenging Head of Project Management opportunity it is essential that the successful candidate demonstrates extensive experience at leadership level in a comparable role, leading Project Management teams across multiple sites and possessing experience of the construction or off-site construction industry. Whilst formal Project Management qualifications would be distinctly advantageous, they are not essential, although you will need to demonstrate excellent organisational and leadership abilities, knowledge of data analytics and reporting and a high level of proficiency with numbers and financial planning, outstanding communication and negotiation skills as well as a problem-solving aptitude.
Contact the Executive Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in confidence to for further details.