Head of Projects

Bennett & Game Recruitment; England; 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. In this role, you will lead project teams, ensure safety and quality standards, manage budgets, and support business development. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial gases or process engineering and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a salary between £70,000 and £77,000 along with hybrid working options and various benefits.

Benefits

Company equity

Performance-related bonus

Paid business mileage

33 days holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects.
• Experience in safety-critical environments is essential.
• Prepared to travel frequently to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to ensure safe and timely project delivery.
• Uphold quality and safety standards.
• Manage project budgets and commercial aspects.

Skills

Turnkey project management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a 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

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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