Head Of Projects

Oliver Valves Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Valves Ltd in Knutsford is seeking a Head of Projects to lead our engineering project team from tender through to completion. The role focuses on delivering multimillion-pound projects on time, within budget and to exacting quality standards, while building strong client relationships and improving productivity.

The successful candidate will have a Mechanical engineering background, 10+ years in project management within engineering, and proven leadership, budgeting, scheduling and

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering background is essential.
• At least 10 years in a project management focused role within an engineering environment.
• Proven success leading large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the project team to deliver successful outcomes.
• Oversee multiple engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, schedules and resource allocation.
• Support tender activity by reviewing project requirements and identifying resources needed.
• Provide input into technical design and project reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of multimillion-pound projects against milestones and quality standards.
• Identify and manage project risks, costs and changes.
• Implement improvements to strengthen productivity, profitability and project delivery.
• Streamline processes and information flow across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Scheduling & Planning

Communication

Risk Management

IT Skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Role: Head Of Projects

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

Technical Requirement: Mechanical Engineering background (essential)

Are you an experienced engineering project leader with a track record of delivering complex, high-value projects? We are looking for a Head of Projects to lead our project team and oversee delivery from initial tender through to completion.

This is an opportunity to shape project performance, develop strong client relationships and drive improvements across an established engineering business.

About the Company

We are a family-owned global company that produces ultra critical valves for the world’s oil, gas and hydrogen industries, where exceptional quality and on time delivery is critical.

With operations spanning the UK, USA, Dubai, Malaysia and India, and a world-class Research & Development centre in Knutsford, we have ambitious plans to grow beyond our £100m turnover.

Our business model is to sub-contract our components, then assemble at our facilities in Knutsford and Chennai. Our culture is agile, entrepreneurial and decisive. There are no layers of bureaucracy, endless committees or slow-moving approval processes. We value common sense, accountability and action.

The Role

You will take responsibility for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working closely with clients, internal stakeholders and project teams, you will coordinate resources, manage risks and support technical reviews while improving productivity and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the project team to deliver successful outcomes.
• Oversee multiple engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, schedules and resource allocation.
• Support tender activity by reviewing project requirements and identifying the resources needed for delivery.
• Provide input into technical design and project reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the delivery of multimillion-pound projects against agreed milestones and quality standards.
• Identify and manage project risks, costs and changes.
• Implement improvements to strengthen productivity, profitability and project delivery.
• Streamline processes and information flow across teams.

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are looking for a confident leader who combines technical understanding with commercial awareness and strong organisational skills.
• A degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a project management-focused role within an engineering environment.
• Proven success managing large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in scheduling, budget analysis and project risk management.
• A track record of delivering process improvements and managing change.
• Strong IT skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

If you have the experience and leadership skills to take ownership of complex engineering projects, we would like to hear from you