Head Of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Location: UK (Hybrid) - Aberdeen

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £100k -£110k + Car Allowance + Bonus

Overview

Join a highly regarded engineering organisation with a robust pipeline of projects in the water, nuclear, and energy sectors. This senior leadership position involves overseeing vital design capabilities within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team encompassing mechanical, electrical, and related engineering domains, engaged in large-scale infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead a multi-discipline engineering team delivering design and engineering support across several active projects

- Serve as the key interface between engineering teams, project delivery teams, and external partners

- Manage workload, resource planning, and team capability

- Oversee project progress, risks, and overall performance

- Ensure technical quality and consistency in all deliverables

- Contribute to future business development and participate in shaping upcoming opportunities

- Drive continuous improvements in engineering delivery and processes

Requirements

- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex projects

- Demonstrated capability managing teams across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines

- Strong understanding of design delivery across multiple engineering domains

- Skilled in managing workload, priorities, and team structures

- Confident in stakeholder engagement at various levels

- Background in engineering design within infrastructure, energy, or similar sectors

- Motivated to take ownership and deliver strategic influence at a senior level

- Eager for long-term project stability and pipeline security

- Interested in developing teams and enhancing engineering capabilities

- Values flexibility, including hybrid working across UK locations

Qualifications

- Degree in Engineering or related field

- Chartered status (or working towards) preferred

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone keen to influence major infrastructure projects and develop high-performing engineering teams. If you are motivated by the chance to shape the future of engineering in critical sectors, we encourage you to apply.

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