Head of Projects (Fire & Security / AV)

A respected, independently owned Fire & Security and AV specialist is looking for a Head of Projects to take full ownership of its Project Delivery function.

This is a true leadership role, not just a step up in title.

While this position sits at Head of level, the business is open to individuals currently operating as a Senior Project Manager, Head of Projects, Operations Manager, Head of Operations or Technical Manager, who are already influencing delivery at a departmental level and are ready to take full ownership.

You will be overseeing a live portfolio that can exceed 80 active installations at any one time, with individual project values reaching into the millions (£££).

You will lead a team of Project Managers, take ownership of departmental P&L, manage forecasting and reporting, and work closely with the Engineering Director to balance manpower, delivery performance and margin control.

The Role

• Line management of multiple Project Managers
• Oversight of 80+ concurrent projects
• Ownership of Projects P&L and forecasting
• Resource and capacity planning
• Governance and delivery standards
• Escalation point for commercial and technical risk
• Senior stakeholder and key client engagement

You are accountable for performance, margin and how the department operates.

This role requires someone comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level when needed.

About You

You must come from a Fire and Security or Audio Visual background.

You may currently be a:

• Senior Project Manager stepping into broader responsibility
• Head of Projects or Projects Lead
• Operations Manager or Head of Operations within a technical delivery environment
• Technical Manager with strong project and team oversight

What matters is that you have:

• Progressed from engineering or technical delivery
• Experience managing Project Managers, not just engineers
• Oversight of a large, multi project portfolio
• Exposure to or ownership of departmental P&L
• Worked closely with engineering leadership on manpower planning
• Acted as an escalation point on complex or drifting projects

This role suits a technically credible leader who wants to run a function, not just deliver projects.

Package / Benefits

• Up to £80,000 basic salary
• £650 per month car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Annual leave increasing with service plus bank holidays
• Birthday off after one year
• Staff discount scheme and salary sacrifice options
• Auto enrolment pension
• Mobile expense and parking management tools
• Ongoing training and regular review meetings

Keywords

Head of Projects, Projects Director, Fire and Security, AV, Project Delivery Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Senior Project Manager, Technical Manager, Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control

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