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Chief Engineer - Hydrogen

Energy Jobline Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
No longer accepting applications

£70,000 - £75,000

Cardiff, with hybrid working

About The Role

Astute's Renewables team is partnering exclusively with an innovative company in the decarbonisation space and specifically, to decarbonise the UK's heavy duty road transport. They're looking for a highly capable Chief Engineer to help them achieve this and to be responsible for the engineering and construction activities.

This Chief Engineer role comes with a salary around the £70-75,000 mark but I would be keen to hear from those who would perhaps require more than this.

This is a rare opportunity to join a company who have innovation at their core and with the potential to go great things.

Responsibilities And Duties

Reporting to the Head of Function you will:

  • Manage the technical execution of projects and provide subject matter expertise where required
  • Lead the site engineering execution activities
  • Be responsible for leading feasibility studies, site identification and selection, technical investigation, grid connections, consenting and drawing on other expertise when required
  • Work very closely with shareholding companies to drive the company forward
  • Lead in procurement activities for engineering services required for the development phase and help to oversee key project deliverables
  • Develop technical scopes
  • Lead the development and procurement of fixed hydrogen refuelling stations
  • Compile project reports and provide project status updates to the MD
  • Support the identification of viable sites for hydrogen project development using site conditions, transmission, permitting and environmental issues
  • Full job spec available on request

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • MEng engineering degree or equivalent in chemical/process, mechanical, electrical or EC&I disciplines
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar position, ideally a minimum of 5 years
  • An understanding of hydrogen generation, compression or dispensing technologies is beneficial
  • UK driving licence is essential

Personal Skills

The Chief Engineer role would suit someone who is/has:

  • Very process driven, meticulous and organised
  • The ability to constructively challenge and provide viable solutions
  • Flexible with location at times

Salary And Benefits Of The Chief Engineer Role

  • Salary up to circa £75,000
  • Private health
  • Life insurance
  • Company pension
  • Further company benefits

How to apply?

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to tnorford@astutetechnical.co.uk or call 07458161788 to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

INDREN

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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