Head of Engineering (Charity) vacancy in Dundee (313JB)
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 plus benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Dundee, Scotland, with some international travel.
Our client, an international charity helping children access safe surgery, is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the delivery of operating theatres and healthcare infrastructure in challenging environments worldwide.
Reporting to the Director of Global Operations, you will combine engineering leadership with hands‑on delivery, overseeing biomedical, electrical and infrastructure systems that enable surgical teams to work safely and reliably.
This role could particularly suit an ex‑military engineering leader with a strong electrical background and experience solving practical problems in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the engineering team, overseeing the installation, commissioning and maintenance of medical equipment globally.
- Deliver reliable power and ventilation solutions, including solar, backup power and isolated power systems.
- Develop and deploy oxygen generation, storage and delivery systems.
- Support the hands‑on deployment of modular and containerised healthcare facilities, coordinating structural, mechanical and electrical systems through to technical sign‑off.
- Work with local teams and partners to ensure systems are resilient, sustainable and maintainable locally.
What You’ll Need
- A strong engineering background with proven experience leading and managing technical teams.
- Strong electrical systems experience, particularly power generation or distribution.
- Hands‑on experience installing, commissioning or troubleshooting technical systems.
- The ability to develop practical solutions with limited resources, take ownership of problems and work independently.
- A willingness to work internationally, including in low‑resource and high‑risk settings, and a commitment to improving access to children’s surgery.
Head of Engineering - Job Pack
Desirable, but not essential: Experience with healthcare facilities or biomedical equipment; solar, battery storage or hybrid power; mechanical and building services; oxygen or medical gas systems; modular buildings; or humanitarian projects.
Benefits
Health and dental insurance, pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, a £30 monthly wellbeing allowance and your birthday off. Additional leave benefits include up to five extra days for service and the option to purchase up to five days’ annual leave. Some benefits apply following successful completion of probation.
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Head of Engineering (Charity) vacancy in Dundee (313JB) employer: Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited
Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within a high-profile defence environment in Bristol. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and strategic thinking, ensuring that team members are well-supported in their roles. The flexible 3-day work week allows for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact.
Contact Details:
Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
