Head of Technology and Projects - Chemical and Recycling

Rise Technical Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Technology and Projects to lead engineering activities in a company focused on advanced recycling technologies. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing projects in the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong project delivery background in industrial or petrochemical sectors, guiding technical strategy and ensuring project success. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Share Options

Training

Progression

Cutting edge technology

Flexible Working

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven engineering background with experience in leading teams.
• Experience in petrochemical or industrial projects.
• Ability to oversee projects from concept through to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technology and projects function.
• Manage engineering teams across various disciplines.
• Oversee major projects from development to operations.
• Guide technical strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Project delivery

Engineering work processes

Coordination

Job description

Head of Technology and Projects - Chemical and Recycling

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

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

Are you an engineering leader looking to guide major projects, shape next generation recycling technology and play a key role in a company driving the circular economy forward?

On offer is the change to join an ambitious organisation developing advanced recycling technology that converts hard to recycle plastics into valuable chemical feedstocks. The business is scaling through development, demonstration and commercial projects with strong investment into new capability, giving you the chance to influence technical direction and progress into senior management.

You will lead engineering activity across process, mechanical, electrical, EC&I and CAD, oversee major projects in the UK and mainland Europe, guide technical strategy, coordinate internal and external engineering work and support delivery across all project stages. Occasional UK and European travel will be required.

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 technology and projects function
• Manage engineering teams across process, mechanical, electrical, EC and 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: BBBH(phone number removed)

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.