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An innovative UK clean energy business is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the development and delivery of large-scale ammonia-to-hydrogen systems for commercial deployment. This is a senior technical authority role responsible for integrating proprietary ammonia cracking technology into prototype and production-ready hydrogen generation systems. This position sits at the intersection of innovation and delivery, translating advanced core technology into robust, certified, customer-facing products.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical leadership for the development and delivery of customer-facing ammonia cracking systems
Work alongside the Chief Engineer to integrate proprietary technology into deployable products
Act as technical authority across a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, process, controls)
Own the product lifecycle from concept through production handover and post-launch change management
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and certification requirements
Manage configuration control and engineering change processes
Direct matrixed engineering teams to deliver to agreed schedule, cost and performance targets
Work with Project Management to manage budget, BOM and technical risk
Liaise with suppliers, contractors and external partners to ensure successful system integration
Drive root cause analysis and continuous technical improvement
Maintain alignment with product strategy roadmaps
Requirements:
Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline
10+ years leading complex engineering product development within industrial environments
Proven delivery of large-scale, high-integrity systems from concept to production
Experience acting as technical authority across multidisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of structured development frameworks, quality and change management
Experience managing verification, certification and engineering documentation
Strong communication skills across technical and commercial stakeholders
Nice to have:
Background in process engineering (reaction engineering, gas purification, combustion)
Experience with high-temperature and/or high-pressure systems
Knowledge of fuel processing or power systems
Familiarity with systems engineering and design verification methods
Exposure to clean energy, hydrogen or ammonia technologies