Head of Project Management

5 months ago


Harpenden, United Kingdom Plowman Craven Ltd Full time

**INTRODUCTION**:
Plowman Craven stands as a forefront player in the realm of measurement survey companies, serving both the property and infrastructure sectors. While their projects are primarily concentrated in the UK's south-eastern region, their impact resonates across Europe and the United States as well.

Their participation extends to iconic projects such as the restoration of the Palace of Westminster, the dynamic Crossrail initiative, the iconic Shard skyscraper, Wembley Stadium, the Olympic Park, and the transformative HS2 project, among others. By focusing on innovation, unwavering quality, and a commitment to client contentment, they've established an extensive client base built on foundations of trust.

Through a dedicated emphasis on their workforce, they consistently cultivate an environment that fosters support and personal development for every individual within the organisation whilst at the same time driving business success.

**OPPORTUNITY**:
This role prioritises people management and leadership. You'll lead Project Managers by example leveraging contemporary leadership styles, whilst also contributing within the senior leadership team, and have the opportunity to spearhead strategic business wide projects. You'll be responsible for the development and delivery of a new project management system, and at the same time ensure customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and strong commercial performance.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
We are seeking an individual who has demonstrated expertise in people leadership and participation within a senior leadership team. This role also demands a successful history of leading strategic changes and effective management of multiple projects. A recognised project management qualification is also essential. Exceptional communication skills, adept decision-making, proven team leadership capabilities, client management proficiency, financial acumen, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexibility, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project software are also required for this position.

**WHAT DO YOU GET?**:

- **Competitive salary, car allowance, management incentive reward and other excellent benefits.**:

- A role in the senior leadership team of the business with an opportunity to both design and lead a function across the company
- A vibrant, passionate and collaborative working culture.
- A learning culture to excel through professional development and management training
- Competitive remuneration packages with performance related bonus.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Company laptop and mobile phone.
- Wellbeing and social events programme
- Ability to work from our Harpenden & London offices, as well as remotely.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:
**YOU MUST HAVE**:

- Experience in contribution to a Senior Leadership Team
- Track record of leading strategic change both externally and internally within a business.
- Will have experience managing multiple projects at any one time in a fast-paced environment.
- A Project management qualification, e.g. APM, ILM / PMI / RICS PM etc.
- Ability to identify and make key decisions promptly regarding all aspects of project operations working as part of a senior group. Able to provide cover for any member of the Project Management Team.
- Positive and proactive approach to managing client demands and associated problem solving.
- Flexible approach to work, constantly aligning with changing priorities and timescales effecting working patterns (outside of normal working hours and weekends)
- An effective team player.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and Project.

**IT WOULD BE NICE FOR YOU TO HAVE**:

- A knowledge and understanding of surveying, a related industry or of the market sectors in which Plowman Craven operates.
- An understanding of the composition of technical quotations and/or tenders.
- Experience in operations management.



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