Head Of Projects

Overview
W Talent are supporting a market leading manufacturer on finding a new Head of Projects based from their South Yorkshire facility. Our customer is a market leader of industrial products, providing high-quality solutions to customers across various sectors. They specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke industrial systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Job Role
The incoming incumbent will oversee the contracts, installation, commissioning, and aftercare of all industrial products on customer sites. They will manage a team of Project Engineers, installation subcontractors and a customer export delivery team ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a strong background in contract delivery management, management of technical professionals, strong finance acumen and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Operations & Project Management
   Plan, coordinate, and oversee all on-site installations and service activities. Ensure projects are executed efficiently, meeting deadlines, quality standards, and customer expectations. Develop and maintain project schedules, resource allocation plans, and risk assessments. Liaise with internal teams (engineering, production, and logistics) to ensure seamless delivery of products and services.
2. Health, Safety & Compliance
   Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and company policies. Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to maintain a safe working environment. Ensure all site personnel are trained and adhere to safety protocols, including method statements and permit-to-work systems. Manage site audits, inspections, and compliance documentation.
3. Team Leadership & Management
   Lead and develop a team of project engineers, technicians, and subcontractors. Conduct performance reviews, training, and development initiatives to enhance team capabilities. Ensure all personnel are equipped with the necessary tools, PPE, and technical knowledge for their tasks.
4. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
   Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and addressing concerns. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. Work closely with sales and aftersales teams to support customer requirements and identify new service opportunities.
5. Financial & Commercial Responsibilities
   Manage all projects with a focus on budgets, cost control, and financial reporting. Ensure efficient resource utilization to maximize profitability. Oversee subcontractor agreements, ensuring work is delivered to the agreed scope and cost.

Key Skills & Experience

1. Proven experience in a similar role within an industrial manufacturing, engineering, utilities or construction environment is essential.
2. Ability to engage, empower and lead a contract focused business is essential.
3. Strong knowledge of end to end project delivery of industrial products is required.
4. Proven commercial and financial capability is essential.
5. A structured and methodical systems approach is required.
6. Extensive knowledge of contract management and compliance is highly advantageous.
7. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders effectively.
9. Strong technical understanding is advantageous.

What's on Offer?
Up to £70,000
Car Allowance
Excellent Benefits
Join a business that is continuing to grow, globally