Head Of Projects

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Head of Projects to oversee complex engineering programmes across diverse sectors. Responsibilities include managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety and quality, while leading multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have strong experience in turnkey projects and background in industrial gases or process engineering. The role offers a salary between £70,000 - £77,000, hybrid working, and other benefits.

Benefits

Company equity Bonus

Performance related bonus scheme

33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong, previous experience managing turnkey engineering projects.
• Experience leading Engineering / Projects teams.
• Background experience in Industrial Gases or Process Engineering.

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.

Skills

Managing turnkey engineering projects

Leading engineering teams

Safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

ASME qualification

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.

Head of Projects 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.

Head of Projects 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

Head of Projects 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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.