Head of Contracting – Industrial Refrigeration Projects A leading specialist in industrial refrigeration is seeking a strategic and commercially focused Head of Contracting/ Operations to oversee a nationally recognised Projects Division, delivering bespoke refrigeration solutions across the food and beverage sectors in the UK. The Role: This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving performance, profitability, and delivery standards across a team of Project Managers and technical professionals. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end project delivery — from order through to handover — ensuring operational, commercial, and contractual compliance across all contracting activities. Projects typically involve complex refrigeration systems delivered for large-scale end users. Head of Contracting / Head of Operations – Ideal Background: * A proven track record in contracting/project delivery, ideally within industrial refrigeration or a related technical engineering environment * Experience managing project teams, subcontractors, and financial P&L * Strong understanding of commercial contracts and client engagement * Experience in developing new contracting strategies for division-wide improvement * A technical background with a solid grasp of refrigeration technologies and installation standards * Excellent people leadership, communication, and planning skills * Previous experience in senior-level roles such as Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Contract Manager Remuneration & Benefits: * Salary: £80K–£100K * Company car or allowance * Private medical insurance * 25 days’ holiday bank holidays * Pension scheme