Head Of Major Projects

RG Setsquare; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking a Head of Major Projects to lead a high-performing division delivering critical power and energy infrastructure across the UK. You will own the major projects portfolio and drive governance, performance and growth in a strategic leadership role.

Reporting to the MD, the role requires extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure, strong stakeholder management and a track record of delivering £10m+ projects with full P&L responsibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience leading major infrastructure or power projects.
• Experience delivering projects valued at £10m+.
• Full P&L responsibility within a contractor, engineering or infrastructure environment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, commercial and project delivery functions.
• Strong understanding of HV infrastructure, grid connections, substations, BESS and renewable energy projects.
• Commercially astute with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership of a £100m+ major projects division.
• Lead the delivery of complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Drive project performance, programme execution and operational excellence.
• Embed governance, consistency and best practice across multiple delivery teams.
• Lead and develop senior operational leaders and project directors.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, key client relationships and future business planning.
• Play a key role in shaping the future structure and direction of the wider business.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

Head of Major Projects

Flexible UK Location | Regular Travel Required

Executive Package + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a leading UK infrastructure and engineering business delivering critical projects that support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future. Due to continued growth and a significant business transformation programme, they are seeking an experienced Head of Major Projects to lead a high-performing division operating across the power and energy infrastructure sector.

The Opportunity

This is a strategically important leadership appointment with full responsibility for a business unit currently turning over approximately £100m, with ambitious plans for substantial growth over the coming years.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the operational, commercial and strategic performance of a major projects portfolio, overseeing the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes typically valued between £5m and £10m+.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams across project delivery, engineering, design and commercial functions, driving operational excellence, governance, performance and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership of a £100m+ major projects division.
• Lead the delivery of complex power and energy infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Drive project performance, programme execution and operational excellence.
• Embed governance, consistency and best practice across multiple delivery teams.
• Lead and develop senior operational leaders and project directors.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, key client relationships and future business planning.
• Play a key role in shaping the future structure and direction of the wider business.

About You

We're looking for a proven infrastructure leader with significant experience delivering large-scale power, utilities or energy projects.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years' experience leading major infrastructure or power projects.
• Strong track record delivering projects valued at £10m+.
• Full P&L responsibility within a contractor, engineering or infrastructure environment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, commercial and project delivery functions.
• Strong understanding of HV infrastructure, grid connections, substations, BESS and renewable energy projects.
• Commercially astute with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

What's On Offer?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a nationally significant major projects business at a time of substantial investment and growth. You'll have the autonomy, support and visibility to shape a high-profile operation delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK.