Major Projects Business Manager - Smart Buildings

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Qualifications:

Strong track record of senior-level leadership in construction, energy, or building controls sector., Proven experience in delivering major projects with a focus on commercial performance., Sharp business acumen with understanding of P&L, forecasting, and KPIs., Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration across technical and non-technical teams..

Key responsabilities:

  • Develop and deliver the major projects strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Lead and motivate a skilled engineering and delivery team for performance and client satisfaction.
  • Manage forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning for financial outcomes.
  • Build and nurture long-term client relationships ensuring best-in-class project execution.

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Job description

Location: Field-based | Covering UK

Salary: Circa £75,000 Basic + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Flexible First Working


Lead the Future of Smart, Sustainable Buildings


We're proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading innovators in smart building technology to appoint a Major Projects Business Manager-a strategic leadership role at the forefront of intelligent, energy-efficient infrastructure.


This is a rare opportunity to take full P&L ownership of major projects ,overseeing complex programmes across the UK. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping some of the nation's most iconic smart developments, driving the transition to sustainable, data-led building environments.


From optimising performance and user comfort to supporting net zero ambitions, you'll be part of a forward-thinking business that's setting new standards in the built environment.


The Role


This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially driven leader with a passion for smart technologies and large-scale project delivery.


You will be responsible for:


  • Developing and delivering the major projects strategy in collaboration with the MD and senior leadership team.
  • Leading and motivating a skilled engineering and delivery team to achieve excellence in performance, quality, and client satisfaction.
  • Partnering with the sales function to grow market share within the UK's new-build construction sector.
  • Managing forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning to ensure strong financial and operational outcomes.
  • Building and nurturing long-term client relationships while ensuring best-in-class project execution and governance.


About You


We're looking for a confident and strategic IoT leader with deep expertise in project and operational management-ideally within Smart Buildings, BEMS, or the wider building technology space.


You will bring:


  • A strong track record of senior-level leadership in the construction, energy, or building controls sector.
  • Proven experience delivering major projects, with an ability to drive commercial performance and operational efficiency.
  • Sharp business acumen with an analytical mindset and clear understanding of P&L, forecasting, and KPIs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
  • A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across sites nationwide.


Why Join?


This is more than a leadership role-it's a chance to help shape the future of smart, sustainable infrastructure. You'll be part of an agile and progressive company, where innovation, autonomy, and career progression go hand in hand.


To Apply


Please submit your full CV quoting reference number 9974.

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  • Leadership
  • Analytical Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Collaboration

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