Technical Operations Lead: Scale Synthetic Fuel Ops

Rivan; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant share options

Private health insurance

Unlimited time-off

Relocation support

Job summary

Rivan Industries in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Operations Lead to own the integration between engineering, manufacturing, deployment and commercial functions with exceptional execution.

The role focuses on optimising engineering, manufacturing and deployment processes, including factory layout design, equipment procurement, and leading due diligence for project finance. In-person work at HQ in Bermondsey with relocation support and equity options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in fuels, commodities or chemicals is preferred.
• Proven track record of executing technical projects in hardware or infrastructure.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design factory layouts and test/assembly flows to maximise production velocity and quality.
• Specify, procure and commission industrial equipment.
• Lead technical due diligence for project finance to secure funding for scaling.
• Define permitting and deployment strategy aligned with commercial demand.
• Integrate engineering with non-technical functions to drive execution.

Skills

5+ years professional experience

Startup environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field (ideally engineering)

Job description

Rivan Industries in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Operations Lead to own the integration between engineering, manufacturing, deployment and commercial functions with exceptional execution.

The role focuses on optimising engineering, manufacturing and deployment processes, including factory layout design, equipment procurement, and leading due diligence for project finance. In-person work at HQ in Bermondsey with relocation support and equity options.