At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee successful delivery of EPCm projects, ensuring safety and profitability.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm based in Aberdeen with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values integrity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading exciting projects and developing your team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Project Management; experience in managing multiple projects.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
The Head of Project is responsible for leading and overseeing the successful delivery of the EPCm projects portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, predictably, and profitably. Reporting to the BU Director, this role provides strategic leadership across project management, planning, cost control, document control, and project support functions. The role is accountable for establishing robust project delivery disciplines, maintaining accurate forecasting, managing risks and change effectively, and driving continuous improvement across project execution processes.
The Head of Project works collaboratively with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commercial teams to ensure delivery plans remain aligned with business objectives, technical requirements, and contractual commitments. The Head of Project will develop team capability, provide clear portfolio-level reporting, support business development and tender activities, and intervene proactively to address delivery challenges. The role may also undertake Project Manager responsibilities on selected projects where required.
Key Responsibilities- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the successful delivery of the EPCm project portfolio.
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets.
- Drive consistency and operational excellence across project delivery methodologies and governance processes.
- Lead monthly portfolio reviews and conduct deep-dive assessments for high-risk projects.
- Act as the primary escalation point for project delivery, programme, cost, and risk issues.
- Lead, manage, mentor, and develop Project Delivery team.
- Build capability and succession plans to meet current and future business demands.
- Establish and maintain effective project management frameworks, processes, and standards appropriate to a lean EPCm SME environment.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of project schedules, cost-to-complete forecasts, and risk registers.
- Provide regular portfolio performance reports, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support bid and tender activities by developing delivery strategies, schedules, execution plans, and risk assessments.
- Champion compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) procedures.
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Formal project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or PMP) desirable.
- Significant experience delivering engineering, procurement and EPC projects.
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a portfolio environment.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
- Advanced knowledge of critical path planning and scheduling techniques.
- Strong understanding of cost forecasting, risk management and change control processes.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness relevant to engineering and procurement projects (LOGIC, NEC, IChemE, etc.).
- Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective cross-functional relationships.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability and professionalism.
Head of projects in Aberdeen employer: Apollo Engineering Consultants Limited
As a leading employer in Aberdeen, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the successful delivery of impactful projects. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and excellence in project management.
Contact Details:
Apollo Engineering Consultants Limited Recruitment Team
