Head of Projects - Flooring

Head of Projects - Flooring

Location: Romford, Essex
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Package
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Summary

A well-established commercial flooring contractor based in Romford is seeking an experienced Head of Projects - Flooring to lead and oversee the successful delivery of multiple flooring projects across London and the South East.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for operational delivery, client management, commercial performance, and team development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial flooring, fit-out, or specialist subcontracting, with experience managing project teams and delivering projects to programme and budget.

Key Responsibilities

*

Lead and oversee multiple flooring projects from pre-construction through to completion
*

Manage Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and Site Managers
*

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
*

Maintain strong client relationships and attend key progress meetings
*

Oversee procurement strategy and supply chain performance
*

Drive commercial performance alongside the commercial team
*

Monitor programme, risk, and resource allocation
*

Implement and maintain high health & safety standards
*

Report to board level on operational performance and pipeline
*

Support business growth and strategic planning

Requirements

*

Proven experience in a senior operational role within flooring, fit-out, or specialist subcontracting
*

Strong knowledge of commercial flooring packages (vinyl, carpet, resin, timber, screed systems etc.)
*

Demonstrable leadership experience managing multi-project teams
*

Strong commercial awareness and cost control ability
*

Excellent client-facing and communication skills
*

Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
*

Strong understanding of health & safety legislation
*

Full UK driving licence