Director, Engineering (m/f/d)

UPM; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A global renewable materials company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team in Helsinki. This role involves overseeing significant CAPEX projects in biofuels and biochemical production. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in engineering management and a proven history of delivering large-scale projects. Sustainability is a core value, fostering a responsible work environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Caring community

Meaningful job

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering management and CAPEX projects, preferably in (petro)chemical or (bio)refining industries.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex engineering projects.
• Fluent in English; German or Finnish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering team for CAPEX projects.
• Oversee planning and delivery of large-scale engineering projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in engineering processes.

Skills

Engineering management

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers

Role

You are applying for a Director, Engineering to join the UPM Biorefining team. The position location will be in one of our sites - Helsinki, Lappeenranta, Finland or Leuna, Germany.

What you will do

• Lead, manage and strengthen a multidisciplinary engineering (Process, Mechanical, EIA, Civil etc.) team for capital investment (CAPEX) projects of a biofuels and biochemical production company
• Establish project engineering for bio, petrochemical and refining projects
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in engineering processes
• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of multiple large-scale engineering projects, including qualification and selection of external providers (EPCM, engineering companies, contractors, etc.)
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet UPM\'s standards
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Who you are

• You have extensive experience (10 years +) in engineering management and CAPEX projects, preferably in (petro)chemical, (bio)refining or related industries
• You have strong leadership, project management and problem-solving skills. You possess excellent communication skills
• You have proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex engineering projects
• You have a degree in engineering or a related field
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written). German or Finnish language skill is a plus

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils". Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional information

Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by October 19, 2025. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [e-mail] or tel. [phone] for Finland and [phone] for Germany.

For UPM positions located in Finland, a security background check may be performed for those selected in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM Biorefining spearheads UPM\'s growth to become a global renewable fuels and chemicals leader, enabling the defossilization of entire value chains. The biorefinery portfolio includes the operating facility in Lappeenranta (Finland), producing renewable fuels and naphtha since 2015 and the Leuna biorefinery (Germany), starting up in 2025, producing biochemicals including renewable glycols and Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF).

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