Job Description
Head of Contracting – Industrial Refrigeration Projects\n\nA 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.\n\nThe Role:\n\nThis is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving performance, profitability, and delivery standards across a team of Project Managers and technical professionals.\n\nYou’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.\n\nHead of Contracting / Head of Operations – Ideal Background:\n\n * \n\n A proven track record in contracting/project delivery, ideally within industrial refrigeration or a related technical engineering environment\n\n * \n\n Experience managing project teams, subcontractors, and financial P&L\n\n * \n\n Strong understanding of commercial contracts and client engagement\n\n * \n\n Experience in developing new contracting strategies for division-wide improvement\n\n * \n\n A technical background with a solid grasp of refrigeration technologies and installation standards\n\n * \n\n Excellent people leadership, communication, and planning skills\n\n * \n\n Previous experience in senior-level roles such as Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Contract Manager\n\nRemuneration & Benefits:\n\n * \n\n Salary: £80K–£100K+\n\n * \n\n Company car or allowance\n\n * \n\n Private medical insurance\n\n * \n\n 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays\n\n * \n\n Pension scheme