Head of Projects – Facilities Management

Head of Projects – Facilities Management Location: Dartford Salary: Up to £85,000 benefits A leading facilities management provider is seeking a driven and commercially focused Head of Projects to lead its projects division from the Dartford head office. This senior role is ideal for someone with strong leadership capability, hands-on commercial oversight, and a track record of delivering M&E projects across multiple client contracts. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee project delivery, drive financial performance, and support the growth of the projects arm. Key Responsibilities * Lead, develop and motivate the Projects team, providing coaching, guidance and direction * Oversee appraisals, performance management, recruitment, training and development * Manage P&L, budgets, forecasting and departmental financial performance * Ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification, within budget and to client satisfaction * Drive commercial performance through cost control, margin protection and effective risk management * Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and tendering activity * Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with QSHE and contractual requirements * Plan and allocate resources, ensuring teams are fully competent and appropriately staffed * Manage multiple contracts and maintain high standards of delivery * Ensure accurate, professional correspondence and project documentation * Identify, scope and support new opportunities and bids across the client base Skills & Experience * Strong background in facilities management or building services * Minimum 5 years in a similar senior role delivering M&E projects (£100k–£1.5m) * Proven experience managing teams and specialist subcontractors * Commercially astute with demonstrable P&L and budget responsibility * Experience overseeing multiple contracts and client relationships * Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills * Knowledge of health & safety, QSHE and compliance standards * Experience in recruitment, appraisal processes and people development * Relevant technical qualification (mechanical, electrical or HVAC) preferred Ideal Profile * Confident leader with a proactive, strategic approach * Commercially focused with strong governance and financial awareness * Comfortable managing client expectations and building relationships * Capable of growing and improving a projects function * Motivational and supportive, with the ability to get the best out of a team This is a high-impact role with significant responsibility and influence, offering a salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits. A great opportunity for an experienced projects leader ready to take ownership of multiple contracts within a growing FM environment

Location: Dartford, Kent, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025