AddressElevation Recruitment Group have been exclusively retained to recruit a Head of Projects role for a leading engineering and service delivery business in Yorkshire. Our client design and install bespoke engineering solutions for a range of sector across the UK.
Our client has recently been successful in a number of exciting projects and is offering a great salary and benefits for the successful candidate.
Due to this demand our client is looking for a Head of Projects to lead the project team in full cradle to grave management. Reporting to the Operations Director, this is key leadership role in the business, ensuring all customer and business standards are achieved and exceeded.
The Head of Projects responsibilities include:
- Ensure all projects are always delivered on time and to the highest standard with a safety-first focus
- Provide leadership and support to a growing team and identify both development and hiring opportunities
- Drive a commercial approach to project management including variations management and frequent customer interaction
- Ensuring financial milestones are monitored, and outstanding payments escalated appropriately
- Forming strong internal relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the projects team is aligned with the strategic objectives with the wider business
- Ensure fluid communications in engineering and production with a complete understanding of internal capabilities and workload
The Head of Projects will have the following skills and experiences:
- Degree / HND or equivalent qualification in engineering, manufacturing or project management-based subject
- Project Management qualification such as Prince II or APMP desired
- Proven track record in project management within bespoke engineering solutions specifically materials handling
- Experienced managing project managers over multiple projects with values in excess of £5m
- Ability to lead and influence directly and through others
- Commercially and profit driven with the ability to lead bids and tenders
This is fantastic opportunity to join a market leading engineering business who can offer an attractive package and exciting career development.
For more information about this opportunity please apply with an updated version of your CV referring to your key achievements and transferable skills for this specific Head of Projects role.
Similar job titles will include: Projects Director, Engineering Manager, Engineering Director, Technical Manager, Technical Director, Project Manager
