Head of Engineering

A company that are helping to accelerate the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy are looking for a Head of Engineering to join the team. They will be responsible for managing the global engineering function for the company.
 

The Role

• Lead the strategic development of the group Engineering function and manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Recruit, develop, retain and lead a high-performing team of experts with the capability to provide high quality support to country teams and assurance to the Board and senior management.
• Develop technical and engineering capability through establishing best practice management systems, processes and procedures that embed lessons learned and knowledge gained for the benefit of the whole company.
• Provide support to country and corporate teams on technical matters associated with design and design review of pre-construction assets and implementation of design for construction assets. Proactively share knowledge and experience with the wider business.

The Person

• Degree qualification in a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent) and significant experience in the development, construction and operation of utility-scale renewables.
• Experience in managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to collaborate and lead/participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Extensive experience of working on renewable power projects across all lifecycle phases.Technical Expertise in current renewable technologies.
• Problem-solver with the creativity to identify solutions and the drive to implement them.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and the ability to convey complex ideas in a comprehensible manner.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external counterparts across diverse countries and cultures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong project management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.