At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects in a fast-growing hydrogen company and manage a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Dynamic hydrogen company focused on energy transition and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of energy.
- Other info: Join a startup environment with excellent growth potential and collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the hydrogen sector while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering leadership experience in hydrogen or related industries.
The predicted salary is between 58349 - 71315 £ per year.
We are seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the technical function of a fast-growing hydrogen company. This is a leadership role with responsibility for shaping the engineering organisation, ensuring delivery of current projects, and building the team that will scale the business to gigawatt-level hydrogen production.
Key responsibilities
- Provide overall technical leadership across development, FEED, and execution phases of hydrogen projects
- Manage and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team, including process, mechanical, electrical, and safety specialists
- Oversee the work of contractors and EPC partners, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective solutions
- Act as the technical authority for projects, reviewing and approving designs and ensuring compliance with industry standards and HSE requirements
- Translate business needs into technical scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensure delivery against them
- Build and improve processes that enable efficient project delivery while keeping flexibility in a scale-up environment
- Mentor and develop engineers, promoting best practices and a culture of safety and collaboration
- Represent the technical function with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and partners
What we are looking for
- Strong background in engineering leadership within hydrogen, energy transition, oil and gas, industrial gases, or related process industries
- Proven experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams through FEED, FID, and EPC phases
- Ability to balance technical, commercial, and schedule requirements in a fast-paced startup environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience scaling teams and building high-performing technical organisations
If you are interested in such opportunities please reach out at h.lowther@brightsmithgroup.com or apply to this role!
Wanted: Director of Engineering employer: Brightsmith
Brightsmith is an exceptional employer, offering a high-impact role where you can lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in pioneering climate technology. With a strong focus on flexibility and growth, you'll engage in diverse responsibilities while becoming an expert in patented technologies that support sustainable manufacturing. The collaborative work culture fosters innovation and personal development, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about advancing the circular economy.
