CTSG Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Head of Operations at CTSG / Trustee for The 3 Pillars - Feeding The Homeless
If you are passionate about driving change, committed to continuous improvement and would like to make a visible difference to an ambitious business riding a rapid growth curve, we invite you to apply for this exciting interim opportunity.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects, ensuring they meet client expectations and organisational goals.
* Develop and implement robust project management processes and tools specific to construction, including scheduling, project progress, resource programming, cost control, and quality assurance measures.
* Prepare detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments, ensuring alignment with construction methodologies and regulations.
* Oversee procurement processes, including tendering, contractor selection, and contract management, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.
* Establish and refine frameworks to collect, analyse, and report Management Information (MI), ensuring stakeholders have accurate, actionable data.
* Monitor project performance against KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
* Provide strategic insights and guidance to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making, continuous improvement and robust scalability.
* Conduct site visits as required to ensure safety, quality, and timeline adherence.
* Manage risks and changes proactively, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure projects remain on track.
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence within project teams.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Proven experience (5+ years) as a Senior Project Manager in the construction industry.
* Strong track record of planning & delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
* Expertise in developing and implementing MI frameworks and KPIs for performance monitoring and reporting.
* Comprehensive understanding of construction project lifecycles, methodologies, and best practices.
* Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project.
* Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
* Commercial contract management experience, with the ability to identify and remedy potential over-reach of SLAs and unfavourable contractual obligations.
* Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
* In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in construction.
* Experience of SIMPro and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) would be a distinct advantage.
The successful candidate will need to quickly demonstrate their ability to transition with ease between strategic planning and tactical delivery in a fast-paced operation with many moving parts.
Please note a prompt start is required.
Job Type: Fixed term contract.
Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries
* Security and Investigations
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