Salary: £120,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
Company: Kier Group
About Kier Group
Kier Group is a leading UK infrastructure services, construction, and property development company. With a rich heritage and a focus on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, Kier delivers projects that shape communities and drive long-term value for clients and stakeholders.
We are now seeking an accomplished Head of Project Management to lead our national portfolio of programmes and projects across multiple business units. This is a senior strategic role, ideal for an individual who excels at delivering complex projects through effective governance, leadership, and performance management — while operating fully remotely.
Role Overview
The Head of Project Management will be responsible for setting and implementing Kier’s project delivery framework, ensuring projects are executed to the highest standards of safety, quality, time, and cost. You’ll lead a team of project managers, instilling best practice, consistency, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the national portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with Kier’s strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement a robust Project Management Framework (PMF) to drive consistency, governance, and performance across all programmes.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to project management teams across business units.
- Champion the use of digital project management tools and data-driven reporting to enhance transparency and efficiency.
- Establish clear KPIs and reporting mechanisms for project delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team, providing insights, risk assessments, and progress updates.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development across all project teams.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Manage relationships with key clients, suppliers, and partners to drive successful delivery outcomes.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to optimise delivery performance and value creation.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary project portfolios within the construction or infrastructure sector.
- Extensive experience in strategic project management, governance frameworks, and operational leadership.
- Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contract management.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Experience leading dispersed and remote teams effectively.
- Chartered status (MAPM, MRICS, CEng, or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation.
What We Offer
- Salary: £120,000 per annum
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
- Location: Fully Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel to Kier offices or project sites as required)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including bonus scheme, pension, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Career progression opportunities within a national industry leader.
- Inclusive, forward-thinking culture that champions flexibility and employee wellbeing.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced project leader ready to drive excellence in one of the UK’s leading infrastructure companies, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Kier Group and help shape the projects that build our future.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £103,542.58-£133,988.63 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
