Head of Projects

Bennett and Game Recruitment; East Clandon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Head of Projects to manage complex engineering programmes across various sectors. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality and performance while overseeing the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in project management, particularly in industrial gases or process engineering, and be prepared to travel for client interactions. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company equity Bonus

Performance related bonus scheme

33 days holiday

Pension

Paid business mileage

Qualifications

• Experience managing turnkey engineering projects.
• Background in Industrial Gases or Process Engineering preferred.
• Prepared to travel for client site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project team for completion of projects.
• Shape project strategy in line with company objectives.
• Uphold quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Support project managers in performance maximization.
• Manage budgets and oversee commercial aspects.

Skills

Strong project management

Leadership of Engineering teams

Safety compliance

Budget management

Innovation in processes

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ASME qualification

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking the Head of Projects to oversee the delivery of complex engineering programmes across diverse sectors. You'll manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial performance, while leading multi-disciplinary teams and engaging effectively with stakeholders. A background in industrial gases or process engineering is highly desirable, together with experience in safety-critical environments. This role offers the chance to shape project delivery and drive continuous improvement.

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project team to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget completion of projects.
• Shape and deliver the project strategy in line with company objectives and KPIs.
• Uphold quality, safety, and compliance standards, promoting a zero-incident culture.
• Support and develop project managers to maximise performance and growth.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and oversee commercial aspects of project delivery.
• Support business development through proposals and account management.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in systems, tools, and processes.
• Represent the business professionally with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with directors and leadership to align project delivery with wider strategy.
• Travel regularly to customer sites to oversee project execution and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong, previous experience managing turnkey engineering projects
• Experience leading Engineering / Projects teams
• Background experience in Industrial Gases or Process Engineering
• Ideally degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
• ASME qualified would be beneficial
• Prepared to travel with the role as required (Potential up to 2 weeks a month)
• Full driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £70,000 - £77,000
• Company equity Bonus & Performance related bonus scheme
• Paid business mileage
• 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays
• Hybrid working
• 40 hours per week (09:00 - 15:00 Core hours with flexibility either side)
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.