Head of Major Projects - Fire Suppression

About the role

Due to continued growth in its Fire Suppression business, Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced, commercially focused Head of Major Projects to lead the delivery of some of the UK's largest and most complex fire suppression installations. The role provides strategic, operational and commercial leadership for the Major Projects Fire Suppression business, with full P&L responsibility for a £25m business, overseeing about 20 live projects worth £500k to £20m across warehousing, logistics, distribution, healthcare, MOD and other critical environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the UK and Ireland Fire Suppression Major Projects delivery team and oversee a portfolio of around 20 concurrent projects
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, and act as the senior escalation point for complex issues
• Lead commercial negotiations, oversee contract management and project risk mitigation, and support major bids and tenders
• Deliver revenue, profitability, margin and cash flow objectives, with robust financial reporting and portfolio performance management
• Build, coach and develop a team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, and promote health, safety and wellbeing
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants and contractors, and represent the business at senior customer and industry meetings
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards and company policies

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior project delivery, operational or business leadership role
• Experience leading teams of Project Managers, Senior Project Managers or Contract Managers
• Demonstrable P&L responsibility in a construction, engineering or projects environment
• Significant experience delivering large-scale installation projects
• Experience in fire suppression, sprinkler systems or gas suppression systems
• Desirable: experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution, healthcare, MOD or mission-critical environments

Required skills

• Knowledge of UK fire suppression regulations and standards
• Project controls, planning, resource management and project governance
• Commercial acumen and experience leading contract negotiations
• Desirable: knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts; degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an annual bonus of up to 20%
• Company car or car allowance, 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 7%, private medical insurance and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount platform
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities, with flexible and hybrid working