Head of Discipline Engineering

Description of function

The Head of Discipline Engineering will lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across projects. This is a key leadership role requiring a Chartered Engineer with deep expertise in the energy sector and a track record of successful engineering management from concept through decommissioning phases.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary engineering team, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Oversee compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the delivery of engineering outputs from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Maintain a business-wide view of engineering workload and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous professional development.
• Identify and mitigate risks, enhancing the capabilities of the discipline team.
• Lead recruitment, succession planning, performance management, and support graduate development.
• Engage directly with clients to develop technical specifications, reports, and proposals.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including tendering and client presentations.
• Ensure all engineering work aligns with HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership and client representatives.

CAPABILITY PROFILE; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering functions in complex and dynamic environments.
• Deep knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and legislation applicable to energy engineering.
• Strategic foresight in workforce planning, recruitment, and resource management.
• Resilience and adaptability in managing uncertainty and change.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior Engineering Management role, preferably within the energy or offshore sector.