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Lead the Projects Operational team within the Private Networks business, with full accountability for Health & Safety, project delivery, customer satisfaction, and the Projects business P&L.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Projects Operational team within the Private Networks business, with full accountability for Health & Safety, project delivery, customer satisfaction, and the Projects business P&L
Act as a key member of the Private Networks Senior Leadership Team, building strong relationships with peers and driving operational excellence and positive change across the business
Work closely with the Service Manager to ensure access to the right skills and resources, maximising utilisation across all business lines
Partner with the Sales Leaders to support key account planning, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality projects
Lead, motivate, and develop the Projects team to ensure high engagement, strong performance, and talent retention
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Act as a visible ambassador for Ipsum’s values, behaviours, and leadership standards
Drive growth and profitability of the Projects business by converting orders into delivered revenue and meeting financial targets
Manage the full Projects P&L, ensuring strong working capital performance and cash collection
Maximise resource utilisation through effective planning and workforce management
Ensure customer satisfaction throughout the full delivery cycle
Build strong relationships with key accounts and ensure seamless communication across all touchpoints
Support Sales Leaders with account development plans and future opportunity identification
Champion a strong Health & Safety culture across the Projects team
Ensure compliance with all Ipsum processes, safe systems of work, and industry standards
Embed continuous improvement, lessons learned, and best practice across project delivery
Requirements:
Relevant Engineering Qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)
Recognised Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent)
Proven leadership experience in a Projects Operations or Business Leader role
Strong understanding of Health & Safety culture, compliance, and safe systems of work
Experience in financial forecasting, reporting, and managing a P&L
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop multi‑disciplinary teams
Experience working in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment
What we offer:
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more