Global Head of Division – Fluid Power / Energy Solutions
Location: Aberdeen (Mon–Fri office presence expected; some flexibility for the right candidate)
Salary: £120,000 – £130,000 + bonus & benefits
Start: ASAP
We are supporting a global engineering and offshore services organisation in the appointment of a Global Head of Division – Fluid Power / Energy Solutions.
This is a senior leadership role with global responsibility for the Fluid Power product division, supplying high‑pressure hose solutions, hydraulics, tubing and piping to offshore rigs, vessels and energy assets worldwide.
Role Overview
This is a senior, global leadership position with full accountability for the Fluid Power / Energy Solutions division, operating at head‑of‑business‑line level within a large international energy services organisation.
This role holds end‑to‑end responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance and commercial success of the division on a global basis.
The successful candidate will lead a sizeable, multi‑disciplinary organisation covering sales, workshops, field/service operations and technical/engineering support, ensuring consistent delivery of safe, high‑quality and commercially competitive fluid power solutions across international markets.
Key focus areas of the role include:
* Ownership of the global P&L for the division, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and cashflow management
* Setting and executing divisional strategy, aligned with wider Energy Solutions and group objectives
* Driving operational excellence across workshops and field operations, with a strong focus on safety, quality and performance
* Optimising go‑to‑market strategy, pricing models and customer engagement to support sustainable growth
* Leading and developing high‑performing teams, with clear succession planning and talent development frameworks
* Acting as a senior escalation point for complex customer, commercial and operational matters
* Supporting investment decisions, including capital equipment planning and long‑term capability development
* Playing a key role in the continued evolution and growth of the Energy Solutions portfolio following recent organisational change
* This role offers genuine influence and autonomy, with the opportunity to shape a global product division, drive performance improvements and leave a lasting mark on the business.
What you'll bring:
Technical Background
Candidates must come from a fluid power‑led environment, with demonstrable exposure to:
* High‑pressure hoses
* Hydraulics
* Subsea Bolting Tools (SBT) or comparable high‑pressure / controlled‑force bolting systems
You will also have offshore exposure, ideally across rigs, vessels, drilling or well intervention environments.
Leadership & Commercial
* Proven experience leading large, multi‑disciplinary teams
* Multi‑site or multi‑country leadership experience strongly preferred
* Comfortable operating at senior leadership level with full P&L responsibility
* Able to balance technical oversight with commercial decision‑making
Location & Working Pattern
* Based in Aberdeen
* Expected office presence Monday to Friday
* Some flexibility / compressed week possible for the right candidate
Package & Benefits
* £120,000 – £130,000 base salary
* Bonus scheme
* Family private healthcare
* 33 days annual leave
* Gym / wellbeing scheme
To apply or discuss confidentially
please submit your CV or contact us directly.
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