Head of Projects (Property Development)

Strategic Management

• Work closely with the Chief Investment and Development Officer and the Group CEO to devise annual project budgets, priorities and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are being rolled out as per the 3-5 years development plan approved by the Board.
• Ensure that the Group meets its performance objectives in terms of project delivery, quality of execution and long-term sustainable recurrent income portfolio
• Work jointly with the Head of Development, the Chief Investment and Development Officer and the Sales team to define and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing the entire delivery process, including procurement, project management, change management and handing over.

Project Execution and Delivery

• Work closely with the Chief Investment and Development Officer and the Group CEO to assess the viability, return on investment and execution risks of engaging in new projects.
• Oversee all aspects of project execution from inception (design and planning) through construction to completion, handing over and post-handing over defects management.
• Lead the core project teams and manage consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, service providers and suppliers for the efficient and effective delivery of each project.
• Working alongside the Head of Development, take full ownership of external stakeholder management across the value chain, including advisors, partners, contractors and sub-contractors, ensuring effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with the Sales team to ensure th
• Implement and maintain robust procurement processes, ensuring the Group procurement process is adhered to in the tender and selection of consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, service providers and suppliers.
• Ensure that there is a seamless and effective process for handing over and post-handing over defects management in a timely and efficient manner and that the company Brand is continuously upheld. Liaise with clients, purchasers and end-users during handing over to ensure a high-quality customer experience.
• Ensure an oversight into post-handing over facilities management to safeguard asset management and quality standards.

People Management

• Develop and lead a team of high-performing internal project managers, assistants and coordinators to successfully deliver complex projects within a dynamic environment.
• Structure and lead the Projects team across three sub-teams - Cost Control, Project Management and Post-Handover - ensuring clear accountabilities across the full development lifecycle.

Financial Management

• Develop, estimate and manage project budgets and work on cost plans for approval.
• Monitor and report on project costs and cashflows to ensure that they are in line with budgets and projections and prudently managed.
• Collaborate closely with the company Group Head of Finance on budgets, reviews, management accounts and final accounts

Risk Management

• Ensure all costs and risks updates are communicated and incorporated into the overall project reporting.
• Study, evaluate and identify all risks from bidding to project undertaking, implementation and up to the final completion of the project.