Head of Engineering

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a high-calibre Head of Engineering to lead the charge in developing cutting-edge technology that transforms human footsteps into energy. This exciting opportunity allows you to grow into a CTO role while guiding a talented engineering team and influencing strategic decisions. You'll play a pivotal role in overseeing product development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of innovation. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced scale-up environment and help drive sustainability initiatives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior technology role in product manufacturing.
• Experience in electromechanical hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on technical matters to the Executive Team.
• Oversee engineering team output and manage external design resources.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Technical analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO9001

Job description

Pavegen are changing the world by unlocking the value of every single human footstep. We develop a technology that generates energy from people walking and have developed a cutting-edge solution for working with brands to bring their communities to life around sustainability. Imagine a future where lights and networks are powered by the collective footsteps of the public, in both internal and external environments. The time is now to support action against climate change, and we are partnering with government and huge brands to make action happen! The company has delivered more than 250 installations in 36 countries and is working on a number of the Giga Projects in Saudi Arabia.

Our investors include Wadi Makkah Ventures, Renaissance Capital Partners Ltd, Tamar Capital and leading PE firms.

The business is now looking for a high-calibre Head of Engineering, someone who is looking for the next step towards CTO in the future to support the company's continued rapid growth. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to accelerate their career and develop into a CTO role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Team and Board on all technical matters
• Manufacturing and design of electromechanical hardware and software
• Oversee the technical output of the engineering team in the development of new products, sales project solutions, and new functionality
• Management of external design resources
• Regulatory compliance – skills to work within it and understand it (doesn’t need to be responsible in the interim role)
• Project Management and delivery advice on ongoing and new innovation projects
• Manage and optimise department task and project delivery, assigning tasks to engineering and technical personnel for efficient operation
• Take responsibility for the creation and implementation of all Health and Safety requirements for safe operations inside Pavegen facilities, monitoring compliance and continual improvement through appropriate metrics
• In conjunction with the Sales team, interface directly with customers to establish clear technical requirements for key sales projects and budgetary costings for technical solutions
• Participate in strategic decisions relating to investment in new technologies, securing appropriate in-house and external resources to deliver innovative new product functionality
• Coaching and mentoring of junior team members across all disciplines
• Recruit, build and develop a high-performing team, identifying the need for training and talent development and providing opportunity for success within the team and consequent growth opportunities for the business

Skills and Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a senior technology role as a CTO, Engineering Manager, Technology Director or similar role in a product manufacturing company
• Technical analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
• Communication skills for developing staff and engaging with other business functions
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and prevent errors which can result in major problems
• Degree level qualification in an engineering related discipline

Person Specification:

Successful candidates will need to be highly experienced and with the ability to think and operate strategically whilst also being comfortable with detail. In particular, they will need to:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering / technology leadership role encompassing electromechanical hardware and software
• Have experience of working in a fast-paced scale-up technology business
• Demonstrable experience of implementing quality systems, including ISO9001 in a hardware/software business
• Be ready to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into the detail and fix issues whilst also maintaining a strategic overview of the top line objectives
• Have a collaborative vision to solve issues with a high attention to detail
• Have an excellent track record of mentoring and coaching
• Excellent presentational skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills

Company Mission:

To unlock the potential of every footstep.

To power progress & generate positive outcomes for people and planet.

How to Apply:

Does this look like a great role for you? If you want to join Pavegen’s mission to change the world using the power of footsteps, please send us your CV and cover letter letting us know why you’re right for this role and what you can bring to the company to [e-mail] (with the subject line: Head of Engineering)

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Accountable to: CEO

Location: 22-24 Homecroft Road, Wood Green, London, N22 5EL and Second Home, 68 Hanbury Street, London, E15JL