Chief Technology Officer

EDF; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hydrogen technology firm in the UK seeks a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to oversee its hydrogen activities. The role requires at least 20 years of experience in energy infrastructure projects, expertise in hydrogen technologies, and the ability to lead a high-performing team. Responsibilities include managing technical partnerships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and guiding innovation in hydrogen production. Fluent English and French skills are essential. This position promises an impactful role in shaping the future of hydrogen technology.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience in large industrial or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale industrial facilities (>£100 million CAPEX).
• Deep understanding of hydrogen technologies and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical organisation and manage a high-performing team.
• Define and maintain the hydrogen technology roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Hydrogen technologies

Innovation

Safety culture promotion

Education

Postgraduate qualification in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

As CTO of Hynamics UK, you will be accountable for the technical and technological integrity of the company’s hydrogen activities, across the full lifecycle: business development, project development, engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, and optimisation.

You will ensure that technical excellence and industrial performance are embedded into all phases of the project pipeline—from the evaluation and validation of offers and technical solutions, through safe and cost-effective delivery, to the reliable and sustainable operation of hydrogen assets. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining Hynamics UK’s technology roadmap in alignment with the Group’s wider strategy, ensuring the adoption of best-in-class hydrogen production, compression, storage, and distribution technologies.

You will oversee the selection and integration of process technologies (e.g. electrolyser technologies, balance-of-plant components), lead technical risk assessment and mitigation efforts, and ensure full compliance with applicable UK and international regulations and standards. A key part of your role will involve guiding innovation and digitalisation efforts in engineering and operations (e.g. automation, remote O&M, data platforms).

You will lead a team of technical specialists and project engineers, while also developing and managing a high-performance ecosystem of industrial partners (OEMs, EPCs, engineering firms, and technology providers). Your network will include both internal EDF Group entities and external industry stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain.

You will report to the CEO of Hynamics UK and work in close coordination with the CTO of Hynamics Group in Paris. You will be a key member of the Hynamics UK Leadership Team, actively participating in all strategic decisions and contributing directly to the development of both the UK and Group-wide industrial strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Leadership

• Lead the technical organisation of Hynamics UK, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and project priorities.
• Build, develop, and manage a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists to support the full lifecycle of hydrogen infrastructure assets.
• Promote a strong industrial safety culture and embed technical excellence across all activities.

Technology and Innovation

• Define and maintain the hydrogen technology roadmap for Hynamics UK
• Identify, assess, and integrate emerging technologies to improve performance, reduce costs, and support future competitiveness.
• Drive innovation and digitalisation across engineering, commissioning, and O&M

Project & Engineering Oversight

• Ensure the technical robustness of all projects submitted for Final Investment Decision (FID), including CAPEX, OPEX, execution risk, and industrial safety.
• Secure and validate project execution strategies and engineering approaches.
• Supervise all phases of engineering, construction, and commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, budget control, and technical quality.
• Provide technical leadership for procurement strategies and support contractual negotiations related to equipment, EPCs, and O&M providers.

Operations & Maintenance

• Define and implement the O&M strategy for hydrogen production and distribution assets, ensuring high levels of safety, availability, and reliability.
• Supervise ongoing operations and performance monitoring, implementing continuous improvement based on operational feedback.
• Embed lifecycle asset management principles to optimise cost, performance, and risk across all technical systems.

Partnerships & External Engagement

• Develop and manage technical partnerships, including OEMs, engineering firms, EPC contractors, and technology providers.
• Collaborate with internal EDF Group entities to ensure cross-business synergies and alignment on technical platforms.
• Represent Hynamics UK in technical forums, standards development bodies, and hydrogen industry associations as required.

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Ensure all activities and assets comply with relevant UK legislation, industry codes, and safety/environmental regulations.
• Promote continuous improvement in quality assurance and technical risk management, including processes and certification strategies.
• Lead the capture and application of lessons learned and technical feedback from live projects and operational assets.

Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate qualification in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in large industrial or energy infrastructure projects, with substantial exposure to the chemical industry or industrial gases.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale industrial facilities (>£100 million CAPEX) across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Deep understanding of hydrogen technologies, especially electrolyser systems, gas compression, storage, and transport.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical organisations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with operations and maintenance of large-scale chemical or energy assets.
• Prior CTO or executive-level leadership in an industrial or technology company is highly desirable.
• Exposure to renewable energy sectors (e.g. onshore/offshore wind, solar, grid integration) is a plus.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, planning approvals, permitting, and industrial safety standards.
• Experience working within multinational or matrixed organisations, particularly in UK-French environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).