Head of projects Work, Jobs in Aberdeen, Sct (with Salaries)

Head of projects
Apollo —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- PMP
- Analysis skills
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Head of Projects
Acteon Group Ltd. —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Engineering
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Head of projects
Apollo Engineering Consultants —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- PMP
- Analysis skills
Head of Operational Services
SSE —Aberdeen
- £80,700 - £121,100 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
21h
Head of New Product Development
JamesFisher —Aberdeen
- Engineering
- IT
- Leadership
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Head of Planning
Balfour Beatty —Aberdeen
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
2d
Head of Engineering
JamesFisher —Aberdeen
- Engineering
- IT
- Leadership
9d
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- £138.19 a day
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Driving
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Senior Project Manager
M Group —Westhill
- Maintenance
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- Travel
- Annual leave
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Learning & Development Specialist
Aspire Capital Group —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Human resources
Instructor
Clarksons —Aberdeen
- Weekend availability
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Flexible schedule
15h
Sales & Tendering Engineer
IK Trax —Aberdeen
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Work from home
- Life insurance
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Operations Manager (HVDC/FACTS)
SSE —Aberdeen
- £68,100 - £102,100 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
5d
Operations Supervisor - Industrial Projects
DHL —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Executive Assistant
Fugro —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
1d
Vessel Manager
Boskalis —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Senior HR Advisor
SES Energy LLC —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Human resources
- Communication skills
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Survey Lead
Boskalis —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
10d
Dimensional Control Surveyor
PDMS —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- English
Operations Manager (HVDC/FACTS Control & Protection Systems)
SSE —Aberdeen
- £68,100 - £102,100 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Electrical Engineering
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
5d

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Head of projects

Apollo -
Aberdeen

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Management
PMP
Procurement
Analysis skills
Project management
Project management methodology
Leadership
Communication skills
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Description

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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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.

About Apollo

Apollo is a leading engineering and advisory consultancy working across the oil and gas, sustainable infrastructure and marine energies sectors. Established in 2010, we have offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Edinburgh, Anglesey, Pembroke, Nottingham and Genoa.

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