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Head of Projects
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dartford, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Projects
Location: Dartford (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Benefits
Diamond Search Recruitment are proud to be representing our client, an incredible and continually growing business with a fantastic company culture!
We are seeking a Head of Projects to lead and motivate a talented team of 9, delivering Mechanical & Electrical projects (£100K to £1.5m+).
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Why Join?
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Salary £75,000 – £85,000 + benefits
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Hybrid working available
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A growing, forward-thinking business with a supportive company culture
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Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team
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Clear career progression within a successful and expanding organisation
Purpose of the Role
To be the driving force in leading and motivating the Projects team — supporting the identification of new opportunities, tendering, and delivering projects to the highest standards of client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide leadership, coaching, and direct support to the Projects team
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Develop and deliver departmental budgets and financial targets
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Ensure strong client relationships and maintain a customer-focused environment
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Support the sales pipeline by developing client relationships and assisting in business development
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Provide financial reviews and forecasts to the Managing Director and Finance Manager
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Manage appraisals, performance reviews, training, and development of the team
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Oversee staff holiday and sickness records for direct reports
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Appoint and manage fully competent project teams
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Deliver projects within agreed budgets and timeframes to maximise profitability and client satisfaction
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Identify and manage all regulatory and commercial risks associated with projects
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Ensure compliance with client and company QSHE policies and procedures
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Manage subcontractors effectively, ensuring contractual obligations are aligned
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Prepare professional, timely, and accurate project correspondence
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Apply technical knowledge to provide the best value and sustainable solutions for clients
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Attend internal and external seminars/courses to keep technical expertise up to date
Key Skills & Experience
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Proven financial and commercial management experience within operational management
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Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
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Strong background in resolving contractual differences
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Qualification in mechanical, electrical, or air conditioning engineering (essential)
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, delivering Mechanical & Electrical projects (£100K–£1.5m+)
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Carbon impact/sustainability experience preferred.
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Experienced in managing specialist subcontractors and motivating teams
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Demonstrable experience in identifying, specifying, tendering, and negotiating new works
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High integrity, openness, and commitment to good governance
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now to become Head of Projects and be part of an exciting growth journey!
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