Head of Construction EMEA (Oil and Gas) - East Midlands

RecruitMe; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader in East Midlands is looking for a Head of Construction to establish and manage a new Construction function. You will lead LSTK project delivery across EMEA, ensuring effective execution from design to commissioning. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex industrial environments, strong team management skills, and be willing to travel extensively. This position offers significant leadership opportunities and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Annual and Christmas bonus

12% pension

27 holidays plus public holidays

Exceptional overall benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading LSTK construction projects within oil & gas or complex industrial environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience in managing construction teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and structure a high-performing EMEA Construction Team.
• Manage complex LSTK site-based construction projects from planning to handover.
• Oversee the turnkey scope including design integration and construction management.

Skills

Leading LSTK construction projects

Commercial acumen

Team management

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Job description

East Midlands - Salary up to £120, 000 + annual and Christmas bonus, 12% pension, 27 holidays (+PH) with exceptional overall benefits package

We are recruiting a Head of Construction for a global engineering leader specialising in combustion and environmental solutions.

This is a unique, senior-level opportunity to build and lead a new Construction function from the ground up. Starting at the company’s UK headquarters, the successful candidate will design and develop the team, systems, and procedures before transitioning into a globally mobile leadership role across key EMEA projects.

With a world-class portfolio of burners, flares, incinerators, and environmental control systems, the company delivers complex construction and installation projects across the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial sectors.

Projects are delivered under LSTK (Lump Sum Turnkey) contracts, meaning the EMEA Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing full project delivery, from design and procurement to construction and commissioning, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and technical excellence at every stage.

As the Head of Construction EMEA, you’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of on-site construction delivery across multiple high-value international projects. From strategic planning and subcontractor management to site execution and client handover, your work will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to world-class standards.

This EMEA Construction Manager will establish the structure and capability of the construction function before assuming responsibility for on-site leadership across EMEA once operations are in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and structure a high-performing EMEA Construction Team from the ground up.

• Manage complex LSTK site-based construction projects from planning to handover.

• Oversee the full turnkey scope, including design integration, procurement coordination, construction management, and final commissioning.

• Collaborate closely with Application Engineers across all product groups and global locations to ensure cohesive execution of site works.

• Identify and prioritise areas of strategic growth and high-value execution opportunities.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Appoint and oversee regional subcontractors across EMEA.

• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure subcontractor performance meets KPI and safety standards.

Commercial & Client Interface

• Manage project budgets, reporting, and earned value tracking.

• Interface with clients across all stages of construction, ensuring deliverables meet expectations.

• Represent the company’s technical excellence in all external communications.

Strategic & Operational Influence

• Develop forecasts of upcoming LSTK work by working closely with Application Engineers across global teams and product groups.

• Identify focus areas for growth and delivery of site execution to support business development strategy.

• Shape long-term EMEA construction strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Standardise systems and processes to ensure repeatable project success.

• Lead performance optimisation initiatives across the region.

About You

• Proven experience in leading LSTK (Lump Sum Turnkey) construction projects within oil & gas or complex industrial environments (essential).

• Strong commercial acumen and confident in contract negotiations and cost control.

• Demonstrated success in building and managing international or multi-site construction teams.

• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and health & safety in complex industrial environments.

• Confident communicator and capable leader, able to influence at all levels.

• Willing and able to be onsite full-time in Rutland during the setup phase.

• Willing to travel extensively across EMEA and commit to long periods working overseas.

• Previous experience delivering projects in the EMEA region or globally is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

Set up and lead a brand-new construction function at a world-leading engineering company.

Deliver full turnkey solutions from design to commissioning across international projects.

Enjoy a high-impact leadership position with genuine international scope and long-term career progression.

Work from a purpose-built facility in Rutland with full support during relocation.

Ready to lead LSTK project delivery across EMEA?

Apply now for this Construction Manager – Oil & Gas role and take ownership of a globally significant, engineering-led growth strategy.