Director Engineering Power and Renewables

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Power & Renewables sector is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead their European team. This role involves strategic leadership, collaboration with various centers of excellence, and driving engineering initiatives across the industry. The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree, extensive experience in automation, and strong operational management skills. The company offers competitive benefits and a flexible work-from-home policy to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Medical care

Flexible work-from-home policy

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience in the automation industry with knowledge of Power and Renewables segments.
• Operational management experience.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for Power & Renewables team in Europe.
• Collaborate with regional Operations Directors to enhance engineering capabilities.
• Support Sales and Proposals teams with competitive projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

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Director Engineering Power and Renewables, Leicester

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

As the Engineering Director, you will be responsible for engineering leadership for the Power & Renewables team in Europe. This includes direct leadership of the Power & Renewables European Engineering Organization to maintain core engineering competencies and indirect responsibility for managing the Center of Excellence Cluj team.

You will collaborate with the Noida Centre of Excellence and ensure we can position competitive solutions in all sectors of the Power & Renewables industry. You will work with and guide regional Operations Directors and country organizations to enhance their engineering capabilities for projects and service delivery.

Additionally, you will work with Sales and Proposal teams to drive competitive displacement projects and new initiatives through strong engineering expertise. You will provide strategic mentorship and encourage development of core competencies.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Leverage and develop the core engineering expertise of Cluj and Warsaw centers to support the group strategy in Europe.
• Maintain collaboration with other Centers of Excellence to position solutions across the power industry sectors.
• Support Regional Operations Directors and country organizations in building engineering expertise for projects and services.
• Assist Sales and Proposals teams with displacement projects and new initiatives.
• Serve as a technical contact for Westinghouse Europe and collaborate on delivering KOB3 services.
• Focus on KOB3 initiatives.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic partner, capable of building and maintaining profitable relationships with key accounts. You inspire energy and demonstrate high standards of honesty and integrity. You pursue goals with drive and energy, and you are adept at identifying future policies, trends, and opportunities. You encourage diverse ideas, tackle issues with optimism, and prioritize talent development.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Experience in the automation industry with broad knowledge of Power and Renewables segments (Renewables, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Boilers).
• Operational management experience.
• Proficiency in English for daily communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate within a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of a third European language is a plus.

Our Offer to You

We value work-life balance and support our employees' personal and professional growth. We offer competitive benefits, medical care, and opportunities for development. Our flexible work-from-home policy allows for a personalized work-life mix. Join our employee resource groups to connect with peers, promote diversity, and contribute to communities.