Head of Projects

NRL; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Head of Projects for a new facility in Middlesbrough. The role involves strategic leadership across projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and overseeing performance metrics. Ideal candidates must have extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, particularly within offshore wind or manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior project management or leadership roles.
• Experience in offshore wind, heavy engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project performance, including scope, schedule, finances, risk, quality, and resources.
• Lead and develop the Projects team, including Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Negotiation

Education

Advanced certifications (Prince2, Scrum, PMP)

Tools

Project Planning (P6)

Job description

NRL is proud to support our client SeAH Wind in recruiting their Head of Projects for their new multi-million-pound factory in Middlesbrough.

SeAH Wind manufactures the largest XXXL monopiles globally, which will support the transition to cleaner renewable energy.

This role offers a competitive remuneration package and a relocation package if needed.

Role Overview

The Head of Projects will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and guidance on all aspects of contract performance throughout the project lifecycle, engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will ensure project alignment with business goals, budgets, operational excellence, and timely delivery, maintaining high standards in technical, commercial, and scheduling performance. Your leadership will foster collaboration across functions, ensuring projects are delivered safely, within scope, and on budget.

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversee project performance, including scope, schedule, finances, risk, quality, and resources, aligning with corporate objectives and industry best practices.
2. Lead and develop the Projects team, including Project Managers, Coordinators, and Planners.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across finance, commercial, production, QA, HSE, logistics, and senior management to ensure project excellence and timely delivery.
4. Maintain strong relationships with customer representatives and stakeholders.
5. Provide high-level internal and external reports.
6. Identify, mitigate, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Develop and monitor key KPIs for the project management department.
8. Manage financial milestones for projects.
9. Engage in strategic meetings with stakeholders to address challenges and project milestones.
10. Develop risk mitigation plans and collaborate on overcoming challenges.
11. Improve project management systems and procedures, especially in offshore wind and manufacturing projects.
12. Manage supplier and subcontractor performance, ensuring contractual compliance and project schedules.

Candidate Requirements

• Advanced certifications (Prince2, Scrum, PMP, or equivalent) and deep knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Minimum 10+ years in senior project management or leadership roles, preferably in offshore wind, heavy engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience managing high-value, large-scale projects with technical, commercial, and scheduling expertise.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and client relationship management.
• Ability to handle contract claims effectively.
• Expertise in project planning (P6), supplier relationships, and HSE/QA standards.
• Strong commercial contract management skills, ethics, negotiation, and focus on profitability.
• Experience delivering complex, high-value projects and managing challenges successfully.

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