Head Of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Location: UK (Hybrid) - Aberdeen
Contract Type: Permanent

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.