Head of Projects

Head of Projects

Location:
Flexible / National (UK)

Business Unit:
Certas Energy – Energy Solutions

Reports to:
Head of Engineering & Terminals

Salary:
Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

About the Role

Certas Energy is recruiting for a
Head of Projects
to lead and manage the delivery of all
Capital Projects
across our Terminals, Depots, and industrial sites within the
Energy Solutions
division.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring all projects are
safely, efficiently, and compliantly delivered
— from concept through to commissioning — in accordance with regulations, legislation, and industry best practice. You'll manage a substantial annual capital portfolio (circa £10m) and a team of skilled project professionals, driving the consistent application of robust
Engineering Standards, Policies, and Procedures
across the estate.

If you're an experienced project leader who thrives on technical excellence, operational safety, and cross-functional collaboration, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of capital delivery at Certas Energy.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environment

• Champion a proactive health and safety culture in line with our
  Safety F1rst
  principles.
• Ensure all capital projects fully comply with HSE legislation, company policies, and COMAH regulations.
• Identify and manage safety and environmental critical equipment across all project stages.
• Drive innovation in safe systems of work and ensure continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Technical Excellence

• Lead and manage all
  Capital Expenditure
  within the Energy Solutions division (approx. £10m p.a.).
• Direct a team of in-house and contracted Project Managers to deliver multiple concurrent projects safely and effectively.
• Ensure all projects comply with current regulation, legislation, and recognised industry best practice.
• Introduce and maintain a robust
  Project Management System
  to track progress, budgets, and performance.
• Act as Technical Authority when reviewing scopes, designs, and specifications.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to deliver technically sound and operationally effective outcomes.
• Lead the Management of Change (MoC) process for plant modifications and new installations.

Financial Focus

• Establish and oversee
  governance processes
  for accurate project scoping, budgeting, and approval.
• Ensure all projects are delivered
  on time and on budget
  with full financial transparency.
• Provide accurate reporting and forecasting of capital expenditure and project performance.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships across the business to ensure alignment of project objectives with operational and commercial needs.
• Support wider business initiatives, including acquisitions, third-party developments, and engineering improvement projects.
• Maintain clear, transparent communication with all stakeholders throughout each project lifecycle.

Key Performance Indicators

• Safety:
  Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTIs) from project works.
• Delivery:
  Projects completed to schedule.
• Financial:
  Projects delivered within approved budgets.
• Engagement:
  Positive stakeholder feedback and communication effectiveness.

Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and motivate.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator.
• Analytical and commercially astute, with sound financial acumen.
• Strategic thinker who embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused, compliance-driven, and aligned with DCC's "Doing the Right Thing" principles.

Experience

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-site capital projects in a high-hazard or industrial environment (e.g. energy, oil & gas, chemical, or utilities).
• Strong experience in
  contract and tender management
  , stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
• Demonstrable success in
  people leadership
  and building high-performing project teams.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Deep understanding of
  engineering project management
  ,
  regulatory compliance
  , and
  safety-critical operations
  .
• Skilled in financial planning, strategic execution, and change management.
• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically in a fast-paced operational environment.

Why Join Certas Energy?

At Certas Energy, we're powering the future of low-carbon energy solutions across the UK. You'll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your expertise in engineering, safety, and leadership will help us achieve our ambition to be the leading provider of sustainable energy solutions.

We offer a
competitive salary
,
car allowance
,
annual bonus
,
pension
, and
career development opportunities
within a growing organisation backed by
DCC plc
.

Apply today