10 strategic lead jobs found in London

Location: East of England Rate: £650 - £725 per day (DOE) Duration: Long-term Freelance Contract PSR Solutions are working with a leading Tier 1 M&E contractor to recruit an experienced M&E Project Director for a major £40m+ M&E package on a high-profile public sector project. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team and take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a technically challenging scheme from construction through to commissioning and handover. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across the full M&E delivery function. Lead and manage project teams, including Project Managers, Commercial teams, Design Managers and Site Management teams. Ensure programme, commercial, quality and health & safety objectives are achieved. Manage client relationships and act as the senior point of contact throughout project delivery. Oversee procurement, design coordination, commissioning and handover activities....

Interim Head of Estates Commercial & Procurement 6 - 12 Month Contract London   We are looking for a Director of Supply Chain (Estates) to work for a leading University, based in London.   With an annual expenditure exceeding £380m, you will oversee a broad and complex remit of Hard and Soft Facilities Management, Energy, Construction, Refurbishment, and Sustainability. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will lead a high-performing team and act as a trusted peer to the Estates Executive, driving the transition toward a Centre of Excellence.   The Role: As the Interim Lead, you will own the business relationship for the Estates category, connecting the needs of campus users with impactful supply chain delivery.   Key Responsibilities: Execute the Three-Year Estates Supply Chain Plan and drive the next tranche of the Universities Commercial Strategy. Represent the function at the Project Review Committee and present complex strategic papers to university...

Regeneration Manager - Major Development Programme (£1bn Estate Regeneration) Rate: £700 per day Duration: 6 Months (Initially) Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid) IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) Role Purpose The Regeneration Manager will play a key leadership role in the delivery of a £1bn, campus-led regeneration and development programme within a higher education setting. The role is focused on developing and implementing a funded strategy that enhances the university estate, improves student and key worker accommodation, and leverages institutional land and assets to support wider economic growth and placemaking objectives. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of regeneration schemes from inception through to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes for students, staff, residents, and stakeholders, while supporting the long-term strategic vision of the university estate. Key Responsibilities Strategic Regeneration & Pipeline Development...

About the Business We are a well-established structural steel and fabrication business with annual turnover of approximately £20–£30m, delivering projects across London and the South East. With continued growth and increasing project complexity, we are creating a new Financial Controller role to take full ownership of the finance function and support the Board in driving commercial and financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller — or an ambitious Finance Manager ready to step up — seeking a senior leadership position with the potential to develop into a Head of Finance / Finance Director role over time. The Role This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a small finance team, and improving financial reporting processes. You will take ownership of the finance function and play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities • Lead and...

Buyer / Freelance or temp to perm/ Tier 1 residential developer / Based out of Borehamwood / Hybrid role, some Work From Home / Temp to Perm Kenna Recruitment is working with a tier 1 residential developer currently searching for someone to supplement their buying team- based out of their head office in Borehamwood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team committed to excellence with a highly stable and growing pipeline of work - along with working from home options. Alongside this, the company offers continuous development opportunities to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. They are seeking an experienced Buyer on a temp to perm basis, so the role will initially be a freelance position but with the client genuinely looking to take the successful candidate on in a permanent capacity in the future. The current commercial team consists of over 20 with the Buying team increasing to 4 with the addition of the successful candidate. The...

Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager / Site Manager Location: Cambridge (with short-term period in Northern England) Start: Immediate Duration: Ongoing until September/October 2026 Rate: £300–£350 per day Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager / Site Manager for a project based in Cambridge. This role will combine project management and hands-on site management responsibilities, ensuring the successful delivery of M&E works from initiation through to completion. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the delivery of mechanical and electrical works on site Provide administrative support and coordination for all M&E project activities Liaise closely with subcontractors to ensure readiness and timely commencement of works Manage subcontractor requirements and hold them accountable for performance and deliverables Lead early engagement processes, including planning and programming of works Review, obtain, and...

Building Safety Manager Location: Barking, London Salary: £26 to £28 per hour PAYE or £35 to £37 per hour Umbrella Duration: 3 months initially with scope for extension thereafter Overview We are seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to lead and deliver statutory building safety responsibilities across a portfolio of Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRBs). This is a critical role where you will act (or support) as the Accountable Person/Principal Accountable Person, ensuring that building safety risks are effectively identified, managed and controlled in line with the Building Safety Act 2022. You will play a key role in embedding a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and keeping residents informed and safe. Key Responsibilities Building Safety & Compliance Lead compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including: Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings Preparation and maintenance of Safety Case Reports Ongoing engagement with the...

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of control and automation systems across the HS2 programme. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for all aspects of industrial control systems, SCADA, PLCs, Building Management Systems (BMS), telemetry, and integrated station and tunnel control solutions. Working within a multidisciplinary MEICA environment, you will be responsible for ensuring that control systems are safe, reliable, compliant, and fully integrated with mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This is a senior technical role requiring strong engineering leadership, stakeholder management, and experience delivering complex control systems within rail, transportation, infrastructure, or critical environment projects. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Act as the lead technical authority for controls, automation, and SCADA systems across allocated...

MEP Commissioning Manager - Principal Contractor | Data Centre Projects 📍East London 💷 Freelance (CIS or Ltd) or Perm PAYE £90k-£95k A leading Principal Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager to join a flagship 45MW hyperscale data centre project in East London . With Phase 2 now kicking off, this is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors on a long-term programme of works. The successful candidate can expect a minimum 12-month engagement, with a strong pipeline and realistic potential for extension beyond this phase. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong commissioning background in mission critical environments and proven HV experience, acting as the key interface between project delivery, client teams and specialist commissioning contractors. The Role You’ll take ownership of the commissioning strategy from early-stage planning through to final validation and handover, ensuring all critical systems are...

Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager Temporary, Full Time £600.00 per day (umbrella) - inside IR35 Location: Essex Our Client is seeking to appoint an Interim Building & Fire Safety Manager on a full-time, 6-month temporary basis. This role is offered on a hybrid working arrangement. The Role You will be responsible for ensuring that all council-owned buildings comply with current building and fire safety legislation. Key Deliverables Ensure compliance with all building and fire safety legislation, regulations, and best practice Develop and implement policies, procedures, management plans, and workflows Lead the development and implementation of a Building Safety Management System Provide expert advice and support to Accountable Persons and the Principal Accountable Person to ensure statutory compliance Lead on the development and submission of Building Safety Case Reports and supporting evidence for high-risk buildings Ensure Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) are...