Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager
Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available
Are you an experienced systems engineering leader ready to shape the next generation of clean energy solutions? We're supporting an innovative organisation in the hydrogen energy sector to recruit a Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager. This is a high-impact role leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development, and verification of complex systems, with a focus on innovation, quality, and safety.
This role combines technical leadership with people management, and is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced R&D environments and is passionate about sustainability and clean technologies.
About the Role
As Systems & Process Engineering Team Manager, you’ll lead a skilled team of engineers in delivering cutting-edge hydrogen and ammonia-to-hydrogen energy systems, including fuel cells, combustion chambers, and gas processing units. You'll take ownership of the team’s processes, ensure high-quality technical outputs, and contribute hands-on expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading, mentoring, and developing the Systems & Process Engineering Team
Overseeing project resourcing, planning, and team capabilities
Ensuring high standards across all technical deliverables and processes
Driving continuous improvement in systems engineering practices
Supporting cross-functional R&D projects from concept to prototype
Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
Liaising with design, development, verification teams, and external partners
Contributing to validation, verification, and root cause analysis activities
Staying current with industry developments and new technologies
What We’re Looking For
A degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant scientific field
Strong background in systems engineering, ideally within R&D or industrial environments
Hands-on experience using the V model and full development lifecycle
Excellent problem-solving skills, including fault finding and root cause analysis
Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and resources effectively
Confident communicator with strong presentation and documentation skills
Comfortable balancing technical depth with strategic oversight
Desirable:
Knowledge of process engineering, gas purification, combustion, and power systems
Experience with LabView, MATLAB, Python or similar tools
Familiarity with CE/UL standards and certification processes
Appreciation of disciplines such as thermodynamics, CFD, or electrical systems
Why Apply?
You'll help develop groundbreaking technologies while mentoring a talented team in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment