Global Head of Engineering & Strategy

MB Century; Waikato; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MB Century is seeking a Senior Manager - Engineering to lead our global engineering function and set strategic direction across geothermal, hydro, energy, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will report to the CEO and sit on the Senior Leadership Team, driving technical governance and expanding engineering services into new markets.

You'll integrate NZ and international engineering teams, raise standards, and build a world-class organisation with pathways for engineers and designers,

Qualifications

• 15+ years engineering experience in heavy industry, hydro, geothermal, industrial, infrastructure or related sectors.
• 5+ years in leadership positions managing engineering teams, ideally multidisciplinary.
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Process, Civil or Electrical Engineering; CPEng status or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering organisations across multiple locations or countries.
• Strong commercial and business development experience with governance frameworks and design systems.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change and business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver MB Century's global engineering strategy.
• Lead the integration of New Zealand and international engineering teams into a single operating model.
• Act as custodian of engineering standards, technical quality and engineering assurance across the organisation.
• Oversee engineering delivery performance across all business units, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality.
• Lead the development of new engineering service offerings across geothermal, hydro, energy, industrial and infrastructure markets.
• Manage engineering business performance, including revenue, utilisation, profitability and growth.
• Build a world-class engineering and design organisation, with structured development pathways for engineers and designers.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Engineering governance

Business development

Change management

Global/multisite leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Process, Civil or Electrical Engineering

Job description

MB Century is seeking a Senior Manager - Engineering to lead our global engineering function and set strategic direction across geothermal, hydro, energy, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will report to the CEO and sit on the Senior Leadership Team, driving technical governance and expanding engineering services into new markets.

You'll integrate NZ and international engineering teams, raise standards, and build a world-class organisation with pathways for engineers and designers,