Head of Projects

JOB TITLE: Head of Projects
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Private Health & Dental
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Renewable Energy - Biomethane / Clean Energy Infrastructure
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About the Company
There's not many roles that actually turn out to be an exciting opportunity.. This one is.
Our client is a leading renewable energy business pioneering biomethane production to power a net-zero future. Through their cutting-edge technology, they develop, build and operate anaerobic digestion (AD) plants that convert agricultral feedstock into clean, renewable gas.
Through a very stringent hiring process based as much on ambition & cohesion as it is technical skill, this company is building an incredibly high performing Senior Leadership team which is reflecting in the rest of the business.
You'll be joining a company well out of it's start up/R&D phase now ready to accelerate their offering into new & existing markets. ________________________________________
About the Role
As Head of Projects, you will play a key role in shaping and scaling the company's growing biomethane platform. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead a diverse project portfolio from feasibility through to construction, commissioning and operational handover.
This is a strategic leadership position where you'll establish and run the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring world-class governance, delivery frameworks and reporting standards. You'll manage multiple concurrent projects while developing a high-performing team capable of executing complex renewable infrastructure programmes safely, efficiently and profitably.
As a Head of role, you will expect excellence from your teams but do it with the right levels of nuance and understanding to each task.
Are you ready to driver performance in the now, whilst bringing positive change to the environment and future generations?
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The key requirements for this Head of Projects role are:
- Own and oversee the company's full biomethane project portfolio from late-stage development to delivery and handover
- Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) - establishing governance, processes and reporting frameworks
- Drive performance tracking, forecasting, risk analysis and KPI reporting for senior leadership and investors
- Manage portfolio-level budgets, CAPEX forecasts and financial performance
- Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimisation and efficiency improvements
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of Project Managers and Engineers
- Champion safety, accountability and process excellence across all project functions
- Act as a key point of contact for executive stakeholders, investors and strategic partners
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Experience required for this Head of Projects role are:
- 10+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects
- Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams or PMOs across multiple concurrent projects
- Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and portfolio planning
- Background in gas, biomethane, energy-from-waste, wastewater or similar energy sectors
- Excellent commercial and financial acumen
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business or similar
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP, APM or equivalent preferred
- Experience in project financing and capital delivery environments
- Confident communicator with board-level and investor engagement experience
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Package and Benefits of the Head of Projects role:
- Salary Up to £110,000.
- Performance-related bonus
- Private health and dental insurance
- Strategic leadership role in a high-growth renewable energy business
- Long-term career development in the clean energy sector
- Opportunity to shape and scale a major biomethane infrastructure platform
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How to apply for this Head of Projects role:
- Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
- Confidential conversations welcomed for more information