Head of Engineering & Projects - Chemical & Recycling

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Engineering & Projects for a role focused on advanced recycling and chemical processing solutions. Based in Abingdon, the successful applicant will oversee the engineering teams and major projects across various domains. Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale projects is essential. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000, alongside excellent company benefits and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Share Options

Training

Progression

Flexible Working

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in engineering.
• Background in major industrial, petrochemical or related projects.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects from concept to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and projects function across the business.
• Manage engineering teams across process, mechanical, electrical, EC&I and CAD.
• Oversee major projects across development, design, construction, and operations.
• Guide technical strategy and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of engineering work processes

Job description

Head of Engineering & Projects - Chemical & Recycling

Abingdon, commutable from Swindon, Oxford, Didcot, Wantage, Thame and Wallingford

£80,000 - £90,000 + Life Assurance + Share Options + Training + Progression + Flexible Working + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a senior chemical or process engineering leader looking to lead major industrial projects and shape advanced recycling and chemical processing solutions?

On offer is the opportunity to join an ambitious engineering led business developing advanced recycling processes that convert hard to recycle plastics into valuable chemical feedstocks. The company is scaling through development, demonstration and commercial projects, offering real influence over engineering direction and clear progression into senior management.

This is a hands‑on engineering leadership role, focused on physical process and plant delivery. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering activity across process, mechanical, electrical, EC&I and CAD, overseeing major projects in the UK and Europe from concept through construction and operations.

This role suits an engineering leader with strong project delivery experience who wants real influence at company level and clear progression.

The Role

• Lead the engineering and projects function across the business
• Manage engineering teams across process, mechanical, electrical, EC&I and CAD
• Oversee major projects across development, design, construction and operations
• Guide technical strategy and support continuous improvement

The Person

• Engineering professional with experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Background in major industrial, petrochemical or related projects
• Experience delivering large scale projects from concept to operations
• Strong knowledge of engineering work processes, industry standards and coordination

Reference Number: BBBH266497

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.