Rutland - CIRCA £95,000 Negotiable + Bonus Schemes + 12% Pension + Exceptional benefits package
If you're a commercially savvy engineering professional with oil and gas sector experience, this Head of Projects position is built for you.
This newly created senior project management role is your chance to take charge of high-value industrial projects across the global energy, petrochemical and power sectors.
The Head of Projects - Power will step into a visible, high-responsibility role with direct impact on major capital equipment projects.
The role comes with a substantial benefits package including 2 Annual Bonuses +12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Significant Team Events.
About the Company
One of the world’s 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 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. You’ll 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 of the Head of Projects
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
What We’re Looking For
Strong leadership mindset
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
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 Head of Projects role and lead with purpose.
