Head of Process Engineering | £80k-£100k+ p/a + Equity | Cambridge | Green Energy | Hybrid WFH arrangements
Location: Cambridge area (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
We’re supporting an innovative clean technology business as they appoint a Head of Engineering to lead the development and delivery of large-scale industrial process projects.
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded organisation at a pivotal stage of growth, taking ownership of the engineering function and helping scale a novel industrial technology from pilot phase through to commercial deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering strategy and technical roadmap.
- Oversee engineering activities from concept development through FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning.
- Act as the senior technical authority across process design, safety and project execution.
- Build, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Manage relationships with EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and external engineering partners.
- Drive engineering excellence, process safety and operational readiness.
- Support business growth through strategic planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience leading engineering teams within complex process industries.
- Strong background delivering capital projects from design through commissioning.
- Deep understanding of process safety, engineering governance and technical risk management.
- Experience working with EPCs and external engineering partners.
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing engineering organisations.
Desirable Backgrounds
- Energy transition
- Industrial gases
- Chemicals
- Petrochemical
- Refining
- Process manufacturing
- Other complex industrial processing sectors
Package
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity participation
- Pension
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development support
If you would like to apply, please do send us your CV with your salary requirements and notice period and one of our team will reach out for a confidential discussion
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