Senior Engineering Project Manager & Deputy Head of Projects
CIRCA £85,000 + Global Project Exposure + Leadership Path
Power Big-Impact Projects. Lead Complex Engineering Delivery. Be the Voice of Execution.
This is your chance to take charge of high-value industrial projects across the global energy, petrochemical, and power sectors.
If you're a commercially savvy engineering professional ready to lead technical delivery and influence client strategy, this Senior Project Manager / Deputy Head of Projects position is built for you.
This role comes with a substantial benefits package including an Annual Bonus +12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Team Events
About the Company
This role sits within one of the worlds leading combustion engineering organisations.
With an unmatched legacy of technical excellence and innovation, the company supports blue-chip clients worldwide delivering high-performance burner, incineration, and pollution control systems that power cleaner, more efficient industries.
The Senior Project Manager & Deputy Head of Projects is the go-to authority for project delivery ensuring complex burner and combustion system orders are fulfilled on time, to spec, and within budget. Youll act as the primary customer contact, manage cross-functional delivery teams, maintain detailed cost control, and oversee full technical and commercial lifecycle activities.
This role combines technical oversight with high-level client engagement and positions you as the natural successor to the Head of Projects.
Key Responsibilities
Own the entire project lifecycle from customer order to post-delivery support
Define project scope, confirm specs, and review contracts against technical quotations
Perform and oversee engineering calculations to guide system design
Lead coordination across engineering, drafting, procurement, manufacturing, and QA
Maintain accurate project P&Ls, material costs, and delivery schedules
Conduct project risk reviews, manage change orders, and resolve issues
Communicate regularly with international clients, end users, and internal stakeholders
Visit customer sites for project meetings, inspections, and commissioning support
What Were Looking For
Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline
Extensive experience in manufacturing and/or capital equipment project delivery
Strong technical understanding of engineering principles combustion industry knowledge is a plus
Commercially astute with a proven track record in client-facing project roles
Skilled at managing P&Ls, project scope, and risk
Ability to travel internationally for project delivery or client meetings
Why Join
Join a world-class engineering organisation with a global reputation
Deliver complex projects for major clients in power, oil & gas, and petrochemicals
Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and high visibility across the business
Be part of a collaborative team that values expertise, innovation, and leadership
Competitive salary + progression into senior leadership
Exposure to international projects and clients
Strong benefits package and career investment
This is your chance to run major projects, engage global clients, and step up into senior leadership. Take control of project delivery that fuels industry performance worldwide.
Apply now for the Senior Project Manager / Deputy Head of Projects role and lead with purpose.
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