Global Head of Project Engineering

Global Head of Project Engineering (£££ - Excellent + Bonus) – West Midlands, UK

Are you ready to shape the future of power transmission and lead groundbreaking turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects? We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Global Head of Project Engineering to join a leading global renewable technology company based in the UK, if so, read on....

The Company

You would be working for a leading global technology company with a strong focus on providing innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Renowned for its rich heritage and unwavering commitment to excellence, the company specialises in delivering advanced power transmission and distribution systems, renewable energy solutions, and smart grid technologies. Its diverse portfolio prioritises energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, shaping a brighter, sustainable future for communities worldwide.

The Role:

• Global Scope & Schedule: Lead and coordinate engineering activities across Europe and Asia, consolidating project timelines and ensuring timely delivery of engineering deliverables.
• Cross-Regional Team Leadership: Oversee global Project Engineering Management (PEMs) teams in multiple regions, managing technical interfaces and ensuring seamless collaboration across global teams.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage the global engineering budget, track progress, identify cost-saving opportunities, and allocate resources across Europe and Asia to ensure optimal project delivery.
• Strategic Execution & Risk Management: Define and implement the global engineering execution strategy, identifying technical risks and driving mitigation plans for successful project outcomes.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary engineering liaison with global customers, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and overseeing key technical meetings and document exchanges.
• Global Document Control & Quality: Lead the management of technical documentation across regions, ensuring consistency and compliance, while tracking and addressing customer feedback.
• Innovation & Compliance: Drive the deployment of cutting-edge engineering tools and processes globally, ensuring compliance with international standards and managing design reviews across multiple regions.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Collaboration: Support technical integration and interface management with global suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment across regions.

The Person:

• Experience in engineering within EPC environments, such as T&D, Power Generation, or Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in engineering areas like civil work, plant configuration, control systems, or electrical design.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Understanding of project risks and financial processes.
• Willingness to travel globally for short- to medium-term assignments.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to lead in dynamic environments and consistently deliver results.

If you would like to join a leading global renewable technology company, where your progression opportunities are limited only by your own desire to succeed, you are encouraged to make your application without delay.

Samuel Patterson

Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Hunter Philips Global Executive Search

Mobile: +447435997322

Email: sam.patterson@hunterphilips.com

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