Head of Projects, Wideopen

Head of Projects – FM (Manufacturing Sector)

Midlands (Hybrid – Derby hub) | £30–40m Portfolio

• Lead and inspire a team of 20–30 project professionals across the UK
• Own full P&L responsibility (£30–40m), driving profit, cost control, and growth
• Oversee delivery of high-volume, complex projects (£25k–£15m), including:
  • M&E and asset upgrades
  • Refurbishments and building fabric improvements
  • Manufacturing environment enhancements and installations
  • Energy and sustainability projects
• Act as trusted advisor to the client, influencing CAPEX strategy and delivery models
• Drive best‑in‑class health, safety, and governance standards
• Strengthen long‑term client relationships in a demanding, high‑performance environment
• Ensure strong commercial discipline, billing accuracy, and cash collection

• Strong leadership experience managing projects in FM, construction, or manufacturing environments
• Proven track record delivering across complex, multi‑site portfolios
• Commercially astute with experience owning large budgets/P&L
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at senior levels
• Project Management qualification (essential)
• A resilient, hands‑on leader who thrives under scale and complexity

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