The Head of Engineering is responsible for ensuring that all technical aspects of a project are achieved with regards to meeting all specifications, costs and delivery schedules.
In order to apply for the role of Head of Engineering you will need to display a good understanding of general engineering especially some of the key areas listed below:
- HVAC and associated matters including thermal dynamics, heating, cooling, heat storage and dissipation
- Power and energy calculations
- Equipment and supplier selection including CHP systems, ground source heat pumps
- Humidity control
- Water flow management
- Mechanical and electrical requirements and layouts
- Structural design including load calculations (FEA / stress)
- Civil engineering
- Design including structural and layouts
- Production including metal working, welding and fabrication, assembly
- Planning and delivery including ensuring the availability of labour, necessary equipment, materials, tools etc
- Installation and commissioning
- Design and Cost control
Person Specification:
- Degree Qualified in a relevant engineering subject – this may be General, Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering or similar
- Post graduate qualifications are beneficial but not essential
- Professional accreditations or certifications are desirable but not essential
- Extensive experience of managing multi-disciplined teams and of bringing people together to ensure that all aspects of a client’s requirements or specifications are met to deliver a quality solution to that client
- Experience of a variety of different engineering subjects – CAD, FEA, CFD, thermodynamics, pneumatics, hydraulics, energy, materials, lighting
- Extensive experience of the full life cycle delivery of technically complex projects.
- Proficient with MS Project, Primavera or similar
- Commercially aware, cost conscious
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable dealing with clients from enquiry to delivery stage
- An “inclusive” people management style
- Challenging and always asking why. Not content with the status quo, always looking to improve engineering solutions
- Any experience of commercial contracts is extremely beneficial
Send resume to soor@jobs-n-jobs.com
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