Global Head of Mechanical Design & Engineering Strategy

Glanua; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking a Head of Mechanical Design to set strategy and lead global mechanical design activities across the group. The role requires steering innovative, sustainable and commercially viable solutions, while embedding best practices in design, digitalisation and safety.

As a senior leader, you will manage multiple engineering teams, oversee sub-consultants, ensure regulatory and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical engineering experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment and piping systems.
• Experience across design and delivery lifecycle in design-build/EPC environments.
• Experience in engineering assurance and technical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and governance for Mechanical Design across the group.
• Act as senior technical authority for the Mechanical Design function.
• Develop standards, specifications, procedures and technical assurance requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, standards and client requirements.
• Provide direction on complex mechanical and piping issues and risk management.
• Promote standardisation, repeatable solutions, and off-site construction methods.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Piping engineering

Design risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Glanua is seeking a Head of Mechanical Design to set strategy and lead global mechanical design activities across the group. The role requires steering innovative, sustainable and commercially viable solutions, while embedding best practices in design, digitalisation and safety.

As a senior leader, you will manage multiple engineering teams, oversee sub-consultants, ensure regulatory and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement.