MEP / Decarbonisation Engineering Director

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.

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