Head of Projects

Posted 12 March 2026
Salary Up to £100000.00 per annum + £6900 car allow + Private health
LocationWhitehaven
Job type Permanent
Discipline Energy/Gas
ReferenceBBBH22979_1773339081

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Projects to join a major nuclear civil infrastructure programme based in Whitehaven. This strategic leadership role will oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of complex, high-value projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements and organisational goals while driving excellence in governance, safety and project performance.


This position would suit a highly experienced senior project leader with a strong background delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects, ideally within nuclear or other highly regulated sectors. It will appeal to someone who enjoys operating at a strategic level, leading high-performing teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships across major infrastructure programmes.


Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership and oversight across a portfolio of nuclear civil infrastructure projects
* Lead and support Senior Project Managers, Design Managers and delivery teams to ensure successful project delivery
* Establish strong project governance, reporting structures and performance monitoring across the programme
* Act as the senior interface with clients, regulators, contractors and government bodies
* Oversee commercial performance, project budgets and risk management across multiple projects

In return you'll receive a salary up to £100k plus £6,900 car allowance, 25 days holiday, up to 8% company pension contribution and private medical insurance.


So if you're looking for a new role with a business delivering major infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment, get in touch today with Mark Dorey on mark.dorey@es-recruit.com, or call on 0161 416 6296.