Head of Projects/Project Development

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme), Company Pension, Private Healthcare.

About EMCOR UK

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. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

EMCOR UK are currently recruiting for an Head of Projects who can combine strategy development with tactical delivery to lead project growth across our key customer site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Reporting into the Account Director, we will be looking to you to build on our current project portfolio and be the face of projects to our customer. Focusing on building relationships with the customer and the wider EMCOR teams will be key to the success of this position.

What You'll Do

• Be responsible to the Account Director for the P&L of the Account and to lead project growth on the account.
• Develop strong relationships with client staff and their representatives applying Key Account Management principles in order to foster good working relationships at every level and optimise the commercial position of EMCOR UK
• Prepare with the Account Director an annual business plan and budget for the contract portfolio
• Carry out regular monthly Project reviews of P&L accountability; including progress of projects; quality; H&SW; Relationships
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the clients departments including those of the operational and FM teams
• Ensure we maintain accurate site contract administration files
• Preparation of the monthly report for the Account Director and Client, listing all relevant site-based activities that occurred during the month including proposals and tenders completed
• Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures such as CDM 2015; Building Regulations; British Standards; RIBA Stages and those set out within a specification
• Ensure that all EMCOR policies, procedures and standards are in place and adhered too
• Ensure that all operational activities are conducted in accordance with standard EMCOR policies and procedures; in particular: -
  
  

Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment

Financial Reporting

Commercial and legislative

HR and Employee Welfare

EMCOR Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics

Person Specification

Who You'll Be

• A natural leader with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people
• Strong commercial acumen
• An obvious empathy with customers and clients, an ability to quickly grasp their needs and an ability to galvanise resources to satisfy clients demands
• An ability to quickly grasp changing needs and the talent to translate these into operational reality
• An ability to identify and drive through ‘win-win’ solutions when even under considerable or sustained pressure
• A self-starter who is not afraid to challenge received wisdom and has the resilience to pursue legitimate business aims and objectives
• The energy and infectious enthusiasm to get things done
• Extensive experience within a similar management role
• Appropriate trade qualifications either Electrical or Mechanical of fabric
• Good IT skills including Excel, MS Projects, Office 365, PowerPoint and Word
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities
• A good Level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Valid full driving licence
  
  

Benefits

• 25 Days holidays + 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.
• Access to 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 - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
  
  

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.