We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, Whessoe Engineering, for a Section Head – Process / Process Safety / Instrumentation / Electrical to join their engineering delivery team based in Darlington.
Supported by Samsung C&T, Whessoe Engineering is part of a globally recognised organisation with strong backing and a well-established reputation within the market. This opportunity offers the chance to play a key leadership role during a significant phase of growth and development.
This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and line management to a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and cost-effective design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership and line management to a team of approximately seven engineers
* Coordinate engineering resources across both project delivery and tender activities
* Ensure designs are delivered in line with time, cost and quality expectations
* Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and legislative requirements
* Collaborate with project management and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges
* Support business development activities, including client engagement and technical discussions
* Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and standards
* Mentor, coach and manage team performance
Requirements
* Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification
* Demonstrable experience within process or process safety engineering in hazardous process plant environments
* Experience leading or supervising engineering teams within project delivery settings
* Strong knowledge of European and North American engineering codes and standards
* Excellent leadership, communication and organisational capabilities
Preferred Experience
* Experience with cryogenic handling and storage systems
* Knowledge of tank design and associated equipment
* Experience supporting tendering and business development activities
* Familiarity with software such as HYSYS and Office 365
This role is well suited to an established engineering leader or a Principal Engineer with line management experience looking to progress into a senior leadership position