Head of Project Delivery

Jackson Hogg Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Head of Project Delivery to manage the complete project lifecycle while ensuring budget adherence and contract compliance. This role also includes line management responsibilities and requires extensive experience in project management within large-scale engineering environments. The ideal candidate should possess a technical qualification, experience in planning, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Offers include a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary DOE

Above market average pension contributions

Company car

Healthcare options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience owning projects within a heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, focusing on budget and schedule.
• Line management responsibility for team members.

Skills

Budget control

Contract management

Project controls experience

Education

HND in a technical or engineering discipline

Formal project management qualification

Job description

Head of Project Delivery

Role

The Head of Project Delivery will report directly to the Projects Director. The person will oversee the full project lifecycle and is critically responsible for delivering the project(s) as per contract, focusing on budget and schedule. Strengths and experience in budget control, contract management, and maintaining a margin are essential.

Alongside delivering projects, you will have line management responsibility.

Minimum Requirements:

• HND in a technical or engineering discipline
• Formal project management qualification
• Demonstrable experience owning projects within a heavy engineering, large-scale, high-value, complex engineering environment
• Project controls experience, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing schedules and costs
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and specifications

The offer

• Attractive salary DOE
• Above market average pension contributions
• Company car
• Sunderland-headquartered opportunity - role will require regular office presence and occasional UK national travel to other company locations or customer offices, but does offer hybrid working
• Additional benefits (C2W scheme, EAP, long service awards, healthcare options, etc.)