Head of Engineering Projects 🚀 – Drive Innovation, Lead with Purpose
📍 Location: Maidstone | 👤 Reporting to: Engineering Director | 👥 Team: 3 Direct Reports
We’re recruiting on behalf of a long-standing client—a market leader in building envelope solutions—for a Head of Engineering Projects to join their thriving team. This is a key leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of engineering projects from concept through to completion, driving innovation, efficiency, and technical excellence.
đź’Ľ The Role
You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest standards. From technical problem-solving and risk management to cross-functional collaboration and production support, this role puts you at the centre of strategic delivery.
âś… Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a high-performing engineering project team
* Own project planning, execution, and delivery
* Drive innovation in processes and project outcomes
* Ensure compliance with safety, design, and quality standards
* Collaborate across engineering, commercial, and client teams
* Provide support for production through technical leadership and training
* Track KPIs and continuously improve delivery performance
✔️ What We’re Looking For
* Strong leadership in engineering project management (ideally in manufacturing)
* NVQ, BTEC or equivalent in Engineering (preferred)
* Excellent communication, risk management, and stakeholder skills
* Passion for continuous improvement and innovation
* Strategic thinking and technical problem-solving expertise
🏗️ The Company
Our client has nearly 50 years of industry expertise, providing high-quality solutions. They’re trusted across the construction sector for their technical knowledge, compliance, and customer focus.
🌟 This is a career-defining opportunity to make a tangible impact on project outcomes, team performance, and business growth.
📧 Send CVs (Word format) to: s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
New Appointments Group – Expertly matching employers and jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all
Twitter: @nagforjobs
đź”— #EngineeringLeadership #ProjectManagement #HeadOfEngineering #NowHiring #MaidstoneJobs #Recruitment #ManufacturingCareers #Innovation #Kent