Technical Director - Engineering & Systems in Midlothian

Technical Director - Engineering & Systems in Midlothian

Midlothian Full-Time 48600 - 59400 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Green Recruitment Company

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead engineering teams to deliver innovative decarbonisation solutions and optimise complex energy systems.
  • Company: Join a rapidly growing energy company focused on sustainability and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Be part of a mission-driven company transforming the energy landscape.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of energy while leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Chartered Engineer or working towards it, with experience in multidisciplinary industrial hardware.

The predicted salary is between 48600 - 59400 Β£ per year.

Join a rapidly growing energy company delivering industrial decarbonisation solutions as Technical Director, leading their engineering function and acting as the technical authority across product design, system integration, and lifecycle performance.

You will build, lead, and develop the engineering team, shaping processes, standards, and culture while ensuring systems are ready for industrial deployment.

You will drive the engineering function and oversee the successful translation of complex energy hardware systems into operational solutions, taking projects from pilot phase to commercial scale.

You will ensure system readiness, optimise product design for manufacturability, manage supplier integration, and maintain compliance with CE/UKCA and relevant standards.

Key responsibilities: Lead and grow the engineering team, establishing processes, standards, and governance.

Own system architecture and integration across mechanical, electrical, control, and process systems.

Ensure systems are robust, manufacturable, and deployable at an industrial scale.

Drive product optimisation, cost reduction, and lifecycle performance.

Manage supplier integration and technical requirements.

Support project delivery with technical assurance and risk management.

Required

Experience: Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards registration (IMech E, IChem E, IET, or equivalent).

Proven experience in multidisciplinary industrial hardware and manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of high-temperature, thermomechanical, and electrical systems.

Experience with CE/UKCA standards, compliance, and ISO quality systems.

Ability to lead teams, integrate complex systems, and balance technical with commercial requirements.

Discipline(s): Renewable Energy, OEM and Engineering, Cleantech and Saa SJob type: Permanent

Technical Director - Engineering & Systems in Midlothian employer: The Green Recruitment Company

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We think you need these skills to ace Technical Director - Engineering & Systems in Midlothian

Leadership Skills
System Architecture
Integration of Mechanical Systems
Integration of Electrical Systems
Integration of Control Systems
Integration of Process Systems
Product Optimisation