Head of Projects

NW32863

Head of Projects

£90,000 - £110,00

Cambridgeshire

Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a leading Design and Build company within the AD Sector who are now developing their own portfolio of Anaerobic Digestion facilities. Together, we are searching for a Head of Projects to lead their Projects team.

Package:

£90,000 - £110,000 Basic Salary
Car Allowance
Private Medical
Bonus Structure
Further package details on request

Key Responsibilities

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives. Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
Monitor project progress and performance, resolving issues and mitigating risks. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and tools.
Maintain a log of all key project decisions.
Oversee change management processes, including chairing change control meetings and ensuring proper documentation.
Lead and coordinate Project Support Staff, Site Managers, and Contractors.
Develop and implement a Contract Management Plan outlining deliverables, benefits, and scope boundaries.
Collaborate with legal to negotiate and finalize construction contracts.
Work with finance to implement a Project Financial Management Plan covering budgeting, cashflows, and financial reporting.
Develop and execute a Completions Management Plan covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and training.
Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations, including CDM, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and Written Schemes of Examination.
Ensure Principal Contractor maintains an up-to-date HSE Plan in line with UK HSE Executive requirements.

Key

Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in delivering AD, EfW, Power Generation or similar projects.
Proven experience in project or program management, ideally in a leadership role. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMP).
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

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To apply for this role please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 218 to discuss.

Equally, if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements