Head of Contracting - Industrial Refrigeration Projects

A leading specialist in industrial refrigeration is seeking a strategic and commercially focused Head of Contracting/ Operations to oversee a nationally recognised Projects Division, delivering bespoke refrigeration solutions across the food and beverage sectors in the UK.

The Role:

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving performance, profitability, and delivery standards across a team of Project Managers and technical professionals.

You'll take ownership of end-to-end project delivery — from order through to handover — ensuring operational, commercial, and contractual compliance across all contracting activities. Projects typically involve complex refrigeration systems delivered for large-scale end users.

Head of Contracting / Head of Operations - Ideal Background:

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A proven track record in contracting/project delivery, ideally within industrial refrigeration or a related technical engineering environment

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Experience managing project teams, subcontractors, and financial P&L

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Strong understanding of commercial contracts and client engagement

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Experience in developing new contracting strategies for division-wide improvement

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A technical background with a solid grasp of refrigeration technologies and installation standards

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Excellent people leadership, communication, and planning skills

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Previous experience in senior-level roles such as Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Contract Manager

Remuneration & Benefits:

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Salary: £80K-£100K+

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Company car or allowance

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Private medical insurance

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25 days' holiday + bank holidays

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Pension scheme