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