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