Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business in Sheffield to appoint a Head of Projects to lead major capital investment programmes across their operation.
This is a high-profile role, sitting as part of the senior leadership team and responsible for delivering complex, business-critical projects across heavy engineering and manufacturing environments.
The client will consider both permanent and interim/consultant applicants, depending on experience and availability.
You’ll take full accountability for planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year capex pipeline, leading a team of project managers and engineers to ensure safety, quality, and commercial targets are met.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of large-scale capital projects (£10m+), from concept through to completion
* Develop and maintain robust project plans, budgets, and risk registers
* Engage with internal stakeholders, group-level leadership, and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery
* Provide leadership and oversight to the internal project team and supply chain
* Ensure projects meet all HSE, quality, and regulatory standards
* Drive continuous improvement in project governance and execution
* Report regularly on progress, risks, and performance to the board
What you'll need:
* Proven experience delivering high-value capital projects in heavy engineering or manufacturing
* A degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
* Formal project management qualifications (e.g. Prince2, APM, PMP)
* Strong leadership capability with the confidence to engage at all levels
* A commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving setting with a hands-on approach
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful transformation for a well-invested and ambitious organisation with a strong reputation in global markets.
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