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Special Projects Lead

CompanyRotork
LocationBath
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 29, 2026
About The Company
Rotork is a FTSE-250 global leader in mission-critical flow control and instrumentation solutions, trusted by the world’s most essential industries - including oil & gas, water & wastewater, power generation, chemical processing, and industrial manufacturing. With over 3,500 skilled employees, 18 strategically located assembly facilities, and a presence in more than 170 countries, Rotork delivers precision -engineered products and expert support wherever our customers operate. From our headquarters in Bath, UK, we coordinate a global network that ensures fast, reliable access to our solutions and services - no matter the location. Our technologies help customers control and monitor the flow of liquids, gases, and other materials in the most demanding environments. But we don’t stop at delivery. We support our products for life - with comprehensive maintenance, repair, and upgrade services designed to maximise performance, safety, and sustainability across the entire lifecycle of a plant. At Rotork, we’re driven by innovation, backed by decades of engineering excellence, and committed to helping industries operate more efficiently and responsibly. Whether enabling cleaner energy, safer water systems, or smarter industrial processes, our mission remains the same: Rotork – Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
About the Role

Job Description

If you’re a high‑potential future leader looking for a role that accelerates your development, expands your influence, and puts you at the heart of strategic decision‑making — this is it.

We’re hiring a Special Projects Lead to take on transformative, high‑visibility initiatives across Rotork. You’ll partner directly with senior leadership, work cross‑functionally, and own projects that shape our next phase of growth as part of the Growth+ Strategy.

This is a role for someone who wants to lead, not follow — someone who enjoys ambiguity, builds strong relationships, and thrives in a space where ideas turn into outcomes

    What you’ll lead

    • Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, providing insights that drive key decisions
    • Own and deliver complex, cross‑functional projects, ensuring they align to our strategic priorities and deliver real outcomes
    • Partner with the Head of Business Development on assessing acquisition targets and leading M&A integration activities
    • Bring clarity to ambiguity — defining scope, designing success metrics, and aligning stakeholders.
    • Build powerful internal networks by connecting engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams
    • Take a structured approach to planning, risk management, and KPI tracking, ensuring accountability and measurable progress
    • Champion continuous improvement and embed best‑practice ways of working across the organisation

    Why this role is a future‑leader springboard

    • Direct exposure to senior leaders and the ability to influence direction at pace
    • End‑to‑end ownership of strategic initiatives that have material impact on the business
    • A broad, enterprise‑wide view that prepares you for future leadership roles in product, strategy, operations, or commercial
    • The chance to shape how Rotork evolves — not just contribute to it
    • A culture where high performance, curiosity, and initiative are recognised and rewarded

    Qualifications

    What we’re looking for

    • Experience leading strategic, cross‑functional projects in a complex or fast‑moving environment
    • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
    • Strong analytical thinking and a desire to deliver outcomes that genuinely move the needle
    • Background in M&A, product portfolio evaluation, or integration is a strong advantage
    • Someone who thrives with autonomy, embraces change, and enjoys working on a wide variety of challenges

    Additional Information

    Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide.

    Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

    For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food – these are the flows on which our modern world depends. Today, we’re respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that’s what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

    Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It’s a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.

    #LI-Hybrid

  • Department: Engineering
  • Key Skills
    Strategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementCross-functional LeadershipM&A IntegrationBusiness DevelopmentAnalytical ThinkingRisk ManagementKPI TrackingContinuous ImprovementCommunicationStrategic Decision-makingChange ManagementProduct Portfolio Evaluation
    Categories
    Management & LeadershipEngineeringConsultingEnergyManufacturing
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Special Projects Lead will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership while owning and delivering complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives. This role involves assessing acquisition targets, managing M&A integration, and driving measurable outcomes across the organization.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    5-10
    💼Company Size
    2667
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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