A leading engineering firm is seeking a Head of Projects to oversee the delivery of complex engineering programmes across diverse sectors. You'll manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial performance, while leading multi-disciplinary teams and engaging effectively with stakeholders. A background in industrial gases or process engineering is highly desirable, together with experience in safety-critical environments. This role offers the chance to shape project delivery and drive continuous improvement.
Head of Projects Job Overview
1. Lead the Project team to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget completion of projects.
2. Shape and deliver the project strategy in line with company objectives and KPIs.
3. Uphold quality, safety, and compliance standards, promoting a zero-incident culture.
4. Support and develop project managers to maximise performance and growth.
5. Manage budgets, control costs, and oversee commercial aspects of project delivery.
6. Support business development through proposals and account management.
7. Champion innovation and continuous improvement in systems, tools, and processes.
8. Represent the business professionally with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
9. Collaborate with directors and leadership to align project delivery with wider strategy.
10. Travel regularly to customer sites to oversee proje...