Head of Projects

Elevation Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized engineering and manufacturing business in Sheffield seeks a Head of Projects to lead major capital investment programs. This high-profile role involves managing complex, business-critical projects and leading a team to ensure safety and quality. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and align with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering high-value capital projects in heavy industry.
• Strong leadership capability with confidence to engage at all levels.
• Formal project management qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale capital projects (£10m+).
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, budgets, and risk registers.
• Report regularly on progress, risks, and performance to the board.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Mindset

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Prince2

APM

PMP

Job description

Head of Projects
Sheffield

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business in Sheffield to appoint a Head of Projects to lead major capital investment programmes across their operation.

This is a high-profile role, sitting as part of the senior leadership team and responsible for delivering complex, business-critical projects across heavy engineering and manufacturing environments.

The client will consider both permanent and interim/consultant applicants, depending on experience and availability.

You’ll take full accountability for planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year capex pipeline, leading a team of project managers and engineers to ensure safety, quality, and commercial targets are met.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of large-scale capital projects (£10m+), from concept through to completion
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, budgets, and risk registers
• Engage with internal stakeholders, group-level leadership, and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery
• Provide leadership and oversight to the internal project team and supply chain
• Ensure projects meet all HSE, quality, and regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement in project governance and execution
• Report regularly on progress, risks, and performance to the board

What you'll need:

• Proven experience delivering high-value capital projects in heavy industry, infrastructure, or manufacturing
• A degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Formal project management qualifications (e.g. Prince2, APM, PMP)
• Strong leadership capability with the confidence to engage at all levels
• A commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving setting with a hands-on approach

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful transformation for a well-invested and ambitious organisation with a strong reputation in global markets.

To find out more or arrange a confidential chat, get in touch.