Job Description
Group Head of Construction
Oil and Gas
Salary: Up to £120,000 + 2x Bonuses, 12% Pension & Extensive Benefits
Contract: Full-time | Onsite Initially | Extensive EMEA Travel
We are recruiting a Head of Construction for a global engineering leader specializing in combustion and environmental solutions. This is a unique, senior-level opportunity to build and lead a new Construction function from the ground up. Starting at the company's UK headquarters, the successful candidate will design and develop the team, systems, and procedures before transitioning into a globally mobile leadership role across key EMEA projects.
With a world-class portfolio of burners, flares, incinerators, and environmental control systems, the company delivers complex construction and installation projects across the oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and industrial sectors. Projects are delivered under LSTK (Lump Sum Turnkey) contracts, meaning the Construction Manager will oversee full project delivery, from design and procurement to construction and commissioning, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and technical excellence at every stage.
As the Head of Construction EMEA, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of on-site construction delivery across multiple high-value international projects. Your responsibilities include strategic planning, subcontractor management, site execution, and client handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to world-class standards.
This role involves establishing the construction function's structure and capabilities before taking on on-site leadership across EMEA once operations are established.
Responsibilities
1. Build and structure a high-performing EMEA Construction Team from the ground up.
2. Manage complex LSTK site-based construction projects from planning to handover.
3. Oversee the full turnkey scope, including design integration, procurement coordination, construction management, and final commissioning.
4. Collaborate closely with Application Engineers across all product groups and global locations to ensure cohesive execution of site works.
5. Identify and prioritize areas of strategic growth and high-value execution opportunities.
6. Subcontractor & Vendor Management
7. Appoint and oversee regional subcontractors across EMEA.
8. Negotiate commercial terms and ensure subcontractor performance meets KPI and safety standards.
9. Commercial & Client Interface
10. Manage project budgets, reporting, and earned value tracking.
11. Interface with clients throughout all construction stages, ensuring deliverables meet expectations.
12. Represent the company's technical excellence in all external communications.
13. Strategic & Operational Influence
14. Develop forecasts of upcoming LSTK work by working closely with Application Engineers and global teams.
15. Identify focus areas for growth and delivery to support business development.
16. Shape long-term EMEA construction strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
17. Standardize systems and processes to ensure repeatable project success.
18. Lead initiatives to optimize performance across the region.
About You
* Proven experience leading LSTK construction projects within oil & gas or complex industrial environments.
* Strong commercial acumen, contract negotiation, and cost control skills.
* Experience in building and managing international or multi-site construction teams.
* Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and health & safety standards in complex industrial settings.
* Confident communicator and influential leader capable of engaging at all levels.
* Willing to be onsite full-time in Rutland during the setup phase.
* Willing to travel extensively across EMEA and work overseas for extended periods.
* Experience delivering projects in the EMEA region or globally is highly desirable.
Why Apply?
* Set up and lead a new construction function at a world-leading engineering company.
* Deliver full turnkey solutions across international projects.
* Enjoy a high-impact leadership role with international scope and long-term career growth.
* Work from a purpose-built facility in Rutland with full relocation support.
Ready to lead LSTK project delivery across EMEA? Apply now for this Group Construction Manager (Oil & Gas) role and take ownership of a globally significant portfolio.
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