Head of Projects
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 146497 |
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Head of Projects
Contract: Banking
Location: London, EC2M 2QS
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re seeking a visionary Head of Projects to take the lead on a diverse and high-profile portfolio of capital works for a major global client.
This is a senior leadership role offering exposure to a wide range of projects, excellent opportunities for progression, and the chance to travel as part of a truly collaborative and international team.
Job Description
You’ll be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery – from strategic planning through to execution – ensuring outcomes meet the highest standards in quality, safety, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.
With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across both ISS and the client organisation to align project delivery with long-term business goals.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded, solutions-driven leader to shape a meaningful capital projects programme and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage capital projects from inception to completion
Ensure delivery against time, cost, quality, safety, and environmental objectives
Develop project strategies aligned with organisational goals
Manage and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
Oversee full cradle-to-grave project lifecycle, including design elements
Prepare and present tenders to clients
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven Project Manager experience in critical Facilities operations
Managed high-value, high-profile projects (£50k–£5 million)
Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, particularly in banking environments
In-depth understanding of current legislation and safe working practices
Skilled in reporting and data management, with regular updates to clients and stakeholders
Excellent communicator with the ability to present clearly to senior management
APM or PRINCE2 qualified
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Banking
Location: London, EC2M 2QS
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re seeking a visionary Head of Projects to take the lead on a diverse and high-profile portfolio of capital works for a major global client.
This is a senior leadership role offering exposure to a wide range of projects, excellent opportunities for progression, and the chance to travel as part of a truly collaborative and international team.
Job Description
You’ll be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery – from strategic planning through to execution – ensuring outcomes meet the highest standards in quality, safety, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.
With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across both ISS and the client organisation to align project delivery with long-term business goals.
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded, solutions-driven leader to shape a meaningful capital projects programme and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage capital projects from inception to completion
Ensure delivery against time, cost, quality, safety, and environmental objectives
Develop project strategies aligned with organisational goals
Manage and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
Oversee full cradle-to-grave project lifecycle, including design elements
Prepare and present tenders to clients
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven Project Manager experience in critical Facilities operations
Managed high-value, high-profile projects (£50k–£5 million)
Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, particularly in banking environments
In-depth understanding of current legislation and safe working practices
Skilled in reporting and data management, with regular updates to clients and stakeholders
Excellent communicator with the ability to present clearly to senior management
APM or PRINCE2 qualified
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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