With a workforce of over 500 employees across four state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and North America, this dynamic engineering group delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions—from concept design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and aftercare.

Serving a diverse client base across sectors such as Online Retail & Distribution, FMCG, Life Sciences, and Automotive, this company is renowned for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach.

Following a series of strategic developments, the organisation is now entering a significant phase of accelerated growth and seeking an experience Head of Projects to bolster the growth.

This employer is based in WAKEFIELD, under 10 minutes from the M1 motorway, meaning the successful Head of Projects will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Leeds, Dewsbury, Pontefract, Castleford, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Sheffield and Halifax.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Projects will include:

• Take responsibility for the commercial monitoring, leadership and development of the companies project management capabilities


• Provide expert leadership and mentorship to a team of six Project Managers and four Project Engineers, ensuring training needs and project support is provided


• Ensure individual project requirements and work packages are correctly interpreted, planned, resourced and delivered within time and budget constraints.


• Monitor and ensure effective preparation for all project phases and deliverables


• Monitor and ensure accurate project financial data including budgets, cost to complete and final cost at completion.


• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders


• Support internal sales functions during bid processes to ensure feasibility studies align with bid scopes

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 p/a


• Long term incentive plan


• Overtime paid at 1x Hourly rate and 1.5x Hourly rate over 7.5 hours per week


• Holiday Allowance: 25 Days (25 free choice + bank holidays)


• Pension Scheme: Up to 10% (5% matched contribution)


• Company Life Assurance (x2 Annual Salary) and Private Health Plan


• Working Hours/Schedule: 100% onsite in order to be able to effectively communicate with production and various other departments & colleagues / 37.5 Hours per week

For the Head of Projects opportunity, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Head of Projects or Senior Project Manager within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment


• Experience leading a team within a multi-disciplined environment


• The ability to provide mentorship and professional development to a team with ranged experience


• The interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders regarding complex, high-value and time sensitive projects

To apply for the Head of Projects position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your updated CV.

Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information