Head of Projects

Salary: Competitive

Working Hours: 0800 to 1700 (Mon-Fri)

Contract: Permanent full time

Benefits: Car allowance, private health cover, company pension & sick pay, 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days.

Company At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future.

Role Overview Due to planned and very exciting growth we are looking to employ a Head of Projects who can combine strategy development with tactical delivery to lead operational activities across a portfolio of key customer sites. Managing a team of managers and reporting into the Project Director, you will be responsible for cost‑effective and timely delivery of all project obligations and service provisions. Building strong relationships with managers, clients, and FM teams across the UK is a key part of the role, as is the ability to hit the ground running. This is a role with exciting scope for growth into a Head of Project role for the right candidate.

What you’ll do:

• Be responsible to the Project Director for the P&L of the Account and direct project activities to maintain and improve the net profitability of the business.
• Develop strong relationships with client staff and their representatives applying Key Account Management principles to optimise EMCOR UK's commercial position.
• Prepare an annual business plan and budget for the contract portfolio in partnership with the Project Director.
• Carry out regular monthly project reviews of P&L accountability, including progress, quality, health & safety, and relationships.
• Manage sub‑contractors effectively both financially and commercially, ensuring all EMCOR procurement processes and procedures are followed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all client departments, including operational and FM teams.
• Ensure accurate site contract administration files.
• Provide leadership and direction to site‑based staff and Project Managers, developing skills matrix and development plan.
• Take ownership of projects and provide support as required.
• Ensure correct skill & competence levels of site‑based team to meet contract scope.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Project Director and client, listing all relevant site‑based activities, proposals and tenders.
• Be conversant with statutory compliance processes and procedures such as CDM 2015, Building Regulations, British Standards, RIBA Stages, and other specifications.
• Ensure all EMCOR policies, procedures and standards are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure that the project has suitable, qualified and experienced management teams with appropriate reporting structure, deploying HR strategies to recruit, develop, motivate and retain required capabilities.
• Ensure operational activities are conducted in accordance with standard EMCOR policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• A thorough knowledge of Project Management services in the UK such as Civils, Fit‑Out, Life‑Cycle replacement and Energy.
• An effective and progressive leader with experience of directing and developing multi‑disciplined teams across wide geographical territories.
• A proven track record of managing supply‑chain partners, multiple suppliers and sub‑contractors.
• Educated to degree level and a member of a relevant professional institute.
• A driver of people and projects with strong commercial awareness and a track record of achievement on complex and demanding contracts and accounts.
• Experience in developing strong relationships with key customers to support account development and long‑term sustainable and profitable tenure.
• Leadership experience in change management, ability to promote new business ideas, methods and working practices.
• Strong commercial acumen, empathy with customers and ability to galvanise resources to satisfy client demands.
• Extensive experience within a similar management role.
• Appropriate trade qualifications (Electrical or Mechanical of fabric).
• Management and leadership training; coaching/development.
• Good IT skills including Excel, MS Projects, Office 365, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities; good interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Valid full driving licence.

Who You’ll Be:

• A natural leader with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out and bring out the best in people.
• Strong commercial acumen and empathy with customers.
• A self‑starter not afraid to challenge received wisdom and resilient in pursuing legitimate business aims.
• A good level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Management and leadership training.
• Coaching/development ability.
• Extensive IT skills.
• Leadership qualities.
• Valid full driving licence.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a year.
• Industry‑leading Maternity & Paternity policies.
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Flex Benefits: Discount shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family activities, Insurance, Dining experience, Car leasing, and breakdown cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme.
• Paid volunteering and charity days.
• Medicash – health cash plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy and wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme – guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial queries.

Diversity & Equality At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.