Head of Engineering

About this role

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop a strong in-house engineering organisation covering all major disciplines (process, mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, automation, environmental, etc.).
• Define and drive the overall engineering strategy, technical standards, design philosophies, and ways of working for the project and future global rollouts.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet the highest requirements for safety, quality, cost control, and schedule across all project phases (FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up).
• Oversee coordination and integration of engineering partners, EPC contractors, technology providers, and equipment suppliers.
• Lead field engineering, construction technical support, and quality assurance activities on site, with a strong focus on resolving technical issues in real time.
• Establish robust engineering governance, change management processes, document control, and lessons-learned systems.
• Manage the engineering budget, drive value engineering, and continuously improve engineering performance and productivity.
• Work seamlessly with Construction, Procurement, Commissi