Head of Projects - Oil & Gas

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-value industrial projects across the global energy sector. This role includes managing the entire project lifecycle, requiring strong leadership and extensive experience in capital equipment project delivery. The position offers a substantial benefits package, including bonuses, healthcare, and a competitive salary. Join a collaborative team that values expertise and innovation.

Benefits

2 Annual Bonuses

12% Pension

27 Days Holiday

BUPA Healthcare

Life Insurance

Christmas Bonus

Regular Significant Team Events

Qualifications

• Strong leadership mindset required.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing and/or capital equipment project delivery.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to travel internationally for project delivery or client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire project lifecycle from customer order to post-delivery support.
• Define project scope, confirm specs, and review contracts against technical quotations.
• Lead coordination across engineering, drafting, procurement, manufacturing, and QA.
• Maintain accurate project P&Ls, material costs, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Leadership mindset

Project management

Engineering principles

International travel

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Power Big-Impact Oil & Gas Projects across EMEA.

If you're a commercially savvy engineering professional ready to lead technical delivery and influence client strategy, this Senior Project Manager position is built for you.

This is your chance to take charge of high-value industrial projects across the global energy, petrochemical, and power sectors.

The Senior Project Manager will step into a visible, high-responsibility role with direct impact on major capital equipment projects.

The role comes with a substantial benefits package including 2 Annual Bonuses +12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Significant Team Events.

This role sits within one of the worlds leading combustion engineering organisations. With an unmatched legacy of technical excellence and innovation, the company supports blue-chip clients worldwide

delivering high-performance burner, incineration, and pollution control systems that power cleaner, more efficient industries.

The Head of Projects is the go-to authority for project delivery

ensuring complex burner and combustion system orders are fulfilled on time, to spec, and within budget. Youll act as the primary customer contact, manage cross-functional delivery teams, maintain detailed cost control, and oversee full technical and commercial lifecycle activities.

This role combines technical oversight with high-level client engagement

and positions you as the natural successor to the Head of Projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Projects

Own the entire project lifecycle

from customer order to post-delivery support

Define project scope, confirm specs, and review contracts against technical quotations

Perform and oversee engineering calculations to guide system design

Lead coordination across engineering, drafting, procurement, manufacturing, and QA

Maintain accurate project P&Ls, material costs, and delivery schedules

What Were Looking For

Strong leadership mindset

Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline

Extensive experience in manufacturing and/or capital equipment project delivery

Strong technical understanding of engineering principles

combustion industry knowledge is a plus

Skilled at managing P&Ls, project scope, and risk

Ability to travel internationally for project delivery or client meetings

Why Join

Join a world-class engineering organisation with a global reputation

Deliver complex projects for major clients in power, oil & gas, and petrochemicals

Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and high visibility across the business

Be part of a collaborative team that values expertise, innovation, and leadership

Competitive salary + progression into senior leadership

Exposure to international projects and clients

Strong benefits package and career investment

This is your chance to run major projects, engage global clients, and step up into senior leadership. Take control of project delivery that fuels industry performance worldwide.

Apply now for the Head of Projects role and lead with purpose.

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