Vacancies

Head of Projects  (NHS refurbishment works)

Novus Property Solutions are
a dynamic, award winning property maintenance, refurbishment and new build
specialist with more than 750 staff in 26 Locations across the UK providing a
combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a Social and
Environmentally responsible family run business with a rich 124-year heritage,
delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of
clients.  

As
a result of our success we are seeking an enthusiastic Head
of Projects, covering Warrington/Manchester and surrounding
areas.  The role will be managing a wide range of NHS
Refurbishment/Maintenance/Planned Works projects, experience in this area is essential
to the role.

Benefits

• Salary range
  competitive 
• Company Car/Car
  Allowance
• Discounted Healthcare
  Scheme 
• Pension
• 24 Days Hols & 8 BH

Summary – Head
of Projects

The Head
of Projects is a senior member of the branch who will be reporting into the
Head of Operations for the region.


Experienced Head of Projects to lead
on a wide range of NHS projects. Responsible for the delivery and overall
success of each Contract. You will manage a team of experienced Contracts
Managers ensuring progress and performance is reported on.

A strategic mindset with the ability to lead and develop their subordinates. In addition to their projects responsibilities Head of Projects will have both Commercial and Operational acumen, ensuring the correct financial targets are achieved, experience of Construction Phase Plans and the bid process are essential. As is working in a Clean, Live Environment.



The goal is to ensure every project
will be delivered successfully, adding the highest possible value to the
organisation.

Key Responsibilities – Head
of Projects

• Manage projects performance
• Monitor and report cost & schedule performance for the projects
• Chair projects review, participate in project resources allocation
• Develop and establish client relationships to increase revenue with
  strong communication skills across all levels of stakeholder (internal and
  external)
• Develops and establishes policies, strategies, and operating objectives
  consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and effective
  implementation of projects
• Manages operational contract/project managers / Proven ability /
  background of managing multiple teams across projects varying in size
• Deliver and manage bids
• Track and report on projects to create visibility of all workflow in
  order to effectively track and, manage against wider business strategy
• Refine project budgets when required to ensure timeliness and financial
  responsibility

Key skills and Qualifications

• Significant
  experience (10 years) leading projects preferably NHS works
• Thorough
  understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Excellent
  Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Able to ensure
  built in engineered safety and quality in design, delivery and assurance of
  projects
• Motivated self-starter and ability to
  manage own workload – essential
• Team player and willing to get involved in the detail when needed – essential
• IT literate – essential
• Flexible and able to travel within the UK when required – essential

Applications are welcomed
from all as we are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a socially and
environmentally responsible national building and maintenance company.

^{Please note that we do not
require recruitment agency support with this role and speculative CVs will be
treated as a direct application.}