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The Head of Mechanical Engineering is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the overall Mechanical Engineering function across the organization. The role provides direction, governance, and technical leadership across key business areas including Power, Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Overhead Line (OHL), CAD Design, and Engineering Project Delivery. This position will lead the engineering strategy, operational excellence, technical capability, resource planning, and business growth initiatives for the Mechanical Engineering division. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions, compliance with industry standards, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement across all engineering operations. As a senior leadership role, the Head of Mechanical Engineering will work closely with business leaders, clients, and project teams to align engineering performance with organizational goals, commercial success, and long-term growth.
Job Responsibility
Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the Mechanical Engineering function across the organization
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across Mechanical Design, OHL, Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Power, and CAD delivery functions
Define and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices to drive operational excellence and business growth
Ensure high-quality engineering delivery across projects, including design studies, technical reviews, calculations, reports, drawings, and construction support
Establish governance frameworks for technical quality, compliance, design control, and engineering assurance
Drive innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and design operations
Oversee engineering resource planning, workforce capability development, succession planning, and team performance management
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, engineering codes, quality standards, and client specifications across all projects
Support commercial growth by contributing to client engagement, technical proposals, bid support, and strategic business development initiatives
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and senior internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and long-term partnerships
Lead risk identification, technical decision-making, and problem resolution across complex engineering projects
Ensure all engineering deliverables are completed within agreed timelines, budgets, and contractual obligations
Promote a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence across the engineering teams
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, or Project Delivery within Power, T&D, Infrastructure, EPC, or Engineering Consultancy sectors
Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience managing large engineering teams and leading engineering functions at a senior level
Strong experience across Mechanical Engineering, Power Projects, Transmission & Distribution (T&D), and Overhead Line (OHL) systems
Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing high-value engineering projects
Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical quality assurance, project delivery, and construction support
Working knowledge of CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and engineering design tools including exposure to PLS CADD / Tower
Strong understanding of HSE requirements, CDM regulations, and safety-by-design principles
Excellent strategic planning, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities
Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting business development and client management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior management and client levels
Nice to have
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or Business Management
Professional certifications in Project Management, Quality Management, or Safety Management
Experience managing global engineering delivery teams and international projects
Exposure to digital engineering transformation, automation, and innovation-led engineering solutions
IOSH Managing Safely, CDM Awareness, Environmental and Sustainability certifications
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional recognition