Are you an experienced engineering project leader ready to take ownership of major, high-profile infrastructure projects? Flowtech Fluidpower plc is looking for an exceptional Head of Project Delivery to join our expanding Global Major Projects Team, leading the successful delivery of complex MEICA projects across the UK and internationally. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in some of the UK’s most exciting engineering programmes. Recent projects have included the Narrow Water Bridge, the landmark cross-border bridge connecting the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, alongside a growing portfolio of technically challenging infrastructure, water, industrial and energy projects. Based from our modern Pontefract office, this hybrid role offers the flexibility to work from home whilst remaining closely connected to our collaborative project teams.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Major Projects Director, you will provide strategic leadership across project management, commissioning and delivery teams, ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest engineering standards. You’ll oversee an exciting portfolio of complex MEICA projects, driving operational excellence, commercial performance and continuous improvement whilst developing high-performing teams.
- Lead the delivery of complex engineering and infrastructure projects from contract award through to completion.
- Manage and develop Project Managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Drive programme performance, governance, resource planning and project controls.
- Ensure projects achieve outstanding safety, quality and commercial performance.
- Work closely with engineering, design, commercial and operational teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Shape the future of Flowtech’s growing Major Projects business.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a commercially minded engineering leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale engineering projects. You’ll ideally have:
- Significant senior project delivery experience within MEICA, Water, Utilities, Infrastructure, Industrial or Energy sectors.
- Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline.
- Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner).
- Experience managing complex project portfolios and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience of NEC, FIDIC or similar contracts.
- Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience within bridges, moving structures, fluid power, hydraulics or complex mechanical infrastructure would be highly advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance.
- Performance bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead nationally significant engineering projects.
- Work alongside industry-leading technical specialists.
- Genuine career progression within an ambitious, growing international engineering business.
- Be part of a collaborative culture where innovation, engineering excellence and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re an inspirational engineering leader who thrives on delivering complex projects and developing exceptional teams, we’d love to hear from you.
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