Engineering Director – Energy & DecarbonisationAre you ready to lead the transition to a low-carbon future? A growing, purpose-driven organisation in the energy sector is seeking an experienced and visionary Engineering Director to lead a high-performing design and engineering team. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, strategic direction, and impactful delivery across renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. What You'll Be Leading: As Engineering Director, you'll oversee the full project lifecycle, from concept to construction. You'll drive technical leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement across a portfolio of innovative decarbonisation projects. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with long-term growth and operational goals. Project Oversight: Ensure successful delivery of complex energy projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire engineering professionals, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture. Budget & Resource Management: Oversee engineering budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure cost control. Risk & Compliance: Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all design codes, regulations, and environmental standards. Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality control processes to ensure excellence in engineering outputs. Technology Integration: Drive the adoption of digital tools (e.g., BIM, CAD, energy modelling, project software) to increase efficiency and precision. Performance Reporting: Track engineering performance metrics, prepare insights, and drive continuous improvement. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the key liaison across internal teams, clients, contractors, and senior leadership. Design Management: Lead design processes from RIBA Stage 2 to 4C, while providing advisory support through Stages 5 to 7.Business Strategy: Contribute to organisational growth by identifying emerging technologies, new markets, and strategic opportunities. What You Bring: Proven leadership in engineering within renewable energy, infrastructure, or decarbonisation. Strong technical expertise and working knowledge of design and construction standards. A deep understanding of energy systems, sustainable design, or low-carbon technologies. Skilled in managing multi-disciplinary teams across multiple live projects. Adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments, including commercial, procurement, legal, and SHEQ.Confident communicator, comfortable leading meetings, delivering presentations, and representing the business externally. A strategic mindset with the ability to balance detail and big-picture thinking. Why This Role? This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy infrastructure while leading a team that sits at the heart of strategy, innovation, and delivery. You'll be empowered to influence business direction and play a critical role in advancing the net-zero transition.
Engineering Manager - .NET in London employer: Ashbys Consulting
This forward-thinking MEP consultancy offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises work-life balance, allowing employees to enjoy flexibility with only two days in the office each week. With a strong focus on employee growth and the opportunity to lead a dedicated data centre team, this company stands out as an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic industry.
