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About the Role

This pivotal leadership role reports directly to the Managing Director and works closely with senior leaders at both UK and group level. The successful candidate will lead the planning and execution of quarterly strategic priorities, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, on time and in line with business objectives. The initial focus will be the implementation of a future-fit operating plan for the UK business, with wider responsibility for identifying opportunities to improve operational and commercial excellence across the organisation. This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, while maintaining quality, pace and operational continuity. You will be the transformation leader in a business with massive growth and development plans.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute project plans aligned to quarterly strategic priorities.
Lead delivery from project initiation through to completion and aftercare.
Work closely with senior stakeholders to align decisions and manage expectations.
Provide regular updates on progress, risks, obstacles and results.
Manage project budgets and allocate people and resources effectively.
Identify opportunities for improvement, digitalisation, automation and innovation.
Support the wider business in embedding change and operational excellence.

Requirements

Strong project management or PMO leadership experience.
Proven ability to deliver complex strategic initiatives in a business environment.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Confident decision-maker with a structured and organised approach.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across functions.
Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery-focused mindset.
Experience of improving systems, processes, operations or ways of working would be highly beneficial.
Highly organised and commercially aware.
Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working with senior leadership.
Able to manage multiple priorities without compromising quality.
Analytical, collaborative and able to bring clarity to complexity.

Skills

Project Management
PMO Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Decision Making
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Process Improvement
System Improvement
Operational Improvement
Commercial Awareness
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills

Location

London
Home Counties
Midlands
Bristol
Bath
Cheltenham
Gloucester
Worcester
Swindon
Reading
Slough
Oxford
Luton
Northampton
Cambridge
Leicester
Birmingham
Coventry

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

£60,000 - £95,000 Per annum
Competitive basic salary up to £90,000 OTE £110,000+

Benefits

Company Car
Bonus (Quarterly + Annual) OTE £20,000
Pension (Up to 8%)
Private Healthcare
25 Days Annual leave + BH
Long Term Incentive Plan (After 12 months of successful service)

About the Company

PE Backed Business – Massive investment & Growth plans
Transformation/Project Management & Process Improvement
Working with a leading infrastructure and utilities business covering a national business model.