Engineering Design Lead

Engineering Design Lead

Engineering Design Lead required to manage multi-disciplinary teams and drive technical execution from R&D through to commercial deployment in the clean energy sector.

Responsibilities: Engineering Design Lead

• Balance technical engineering and team management.
• Lead a team of 15 with 6-7 direct reports.
• Lead and manage a team of engineers across all disciples including commissioning, process, electrical and mechanical engineers.
• Oversee technical design, process engineering, and system integration, ensuring all projects meet performance, cost, and scalability targets.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, product, and operations teams to translate innovation into deployable solutions.
• Support pilot plant and full-scale deployment efforts, ensuring smooth handover from design to implementation.
• Manage engineering budgets and resources, balancing short-term project delivery with long-term growth needs.
• Managing technical risks and chemical engineering safety.
• Proven problem-solving abilities in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Requirements: Engineering Design Lead

• Proven leadership experience in engineering management – Experience leading teams of 8-10 multidisciplinary engineers.
• Process or Chemical Engineering Background
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with internal teams, suppliers, and external technical partners.

Ideally you will also have:

• Experience in a high-growth start-up environment.
• Background in large-scale hardware or process engineering projects.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary, international engineering teams
• Experience in cleantech/green energy sector.

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