Head Of Projects

Fusion Talent; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent consulting firm is seeking a Head of Projects to lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of capital and improvement projects. This role offers an excellent salary of £75,000 - £85,000, with additional benefits including a car allowance and bonus. The ideal candidate will have a background in project management within manufacturing environments and proven stakeholder management skills. This position allows for real influence and offers long-term progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Long-term progression

Qualifications

• Proven background delivering CAPEX and site improvement projects.
• Experience managing a team of project engineers.
• Strong leadership abilities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of capital and improvement projects.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 6 project engineers.
• Engage stakeholders across the business to ensure delivery success.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Head of Projects
Trowbridge, UK

£75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Progression

An excellent opportunity for an experienced project leader to take ownership of the CAPEX programme for a major manufacturer undergoing significant growth and investment. As Head of Projects, you'll lead a high‑performing team in the delivery of a diverse portfolio of site upgrades, process improvements, and capital installation projects. This is a fully autonomous position offering scope for real influence, long‑term progression, and continued professional development.

The company is a well‑established international manufacturer investing over £5m annually into its UK operations, with a new local facility currently in FEED. Ongoing expansion and sustained investment have created the need for a strong leader to take the helm of the projects function and oversee their delivery from cradle‑to‑grave.

The Role

• Head of Projects
• £75,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Progression
• Lead and oversee a portfolio of capital and improvement projects
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 6 project engineers
• Engage stakeholders across the business to ensure delivery success
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering and project delivery

The Person

• Experienced Project Engineering Manager / Head of Projects (or similar)
• Proven background delivering CAPEX and site improvement projects
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, F&B, Heavy Engineering, Chemical or similar environments

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please apply via this advert or send an enquiry through the Fusion Talent website.